Is It Normal for my Nipples to Be Engorged 2 Weeks Post Op?

I went from an A cup and added 475cc's. Weight is 136 at 5'9 1/2". Silicone gummy bear textured implants inserted. I'm on muscle relaxers with no massage advised. The nipples seem more tender and engorged with more of a burning feeling. Sometimes looks like a white ring and bruising of the areola. Is this expected. I also have burning on the sides of my breasts bilat and still fairly numb by the incisions. I am worried about hematomas or some other serious issue. Should I be concerned?

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nipples A cup swelling 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 450-499cc 2 weeks post-op 130-149 lbs

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Nipple swelling

You look very normal after augmentation. all of your symptoms occur frequently and will probably go away with time

Swelling after breast augmentation surgery

Some swelling is expected after breast augmentation--since nipple tissue is designed to swell and engorge it's not uncommon to see a bit more swelling in this area. Numbness around incisions is normal and feeling should return in a few weeks to months. It looks from your pictures that you are on your way to a very nice result. I always remind patients at my Austin, Texas area practice that patience is key with breast augmentation. Implants take a few months to really settle into place so... more

Mahlon Kerr, MD

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Austin Plastic Surgeon

Nipple swelling after surgery

It is very common to have nipple swelling after breast augmentation, and this can last several weeks.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nipple Swelling After Breast Augmentation

Hello Samantha, Your nipple engorgement is mostly your own breast tissue being pushed by the implant towards your nipples. Because the areolar skin is more compliant than your tight breast skin, it stretches more and looks like it is pouting or swollen. There is no evidence that you have any real problem like a hematoma. The changes to your nipple/areolar skin is also due to this pressure, and the the counter pressure of the bra against the nipple. Best of luck! more

Nipple Swelling after Breast Augmentation

Some swelling is normal after surgery and based on your pictures, it looks like you are doing well after surgery.

Breast Augmentation Recovery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. The hypersensitivity and “engorgement” sensation that you're experiencing is quite commonly experienced at this stage after breast augmentation surgery. I do not appreciate any evidence of hematoma or “other serious issue” in your description or pictures. Of course, your plastic surgeon is in the best position to give you good advice ( probable reassurance) after he/she examines you. Best... more