How Long Does Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?

Here again, everyone is different, and so you are likely to get a lot of different answers about swelling after breast augmentation.  Swelling following sub-muscular breast augmentation will likely last longer and be more significant- it is also often worse on the side of your dominant hand since this muscle is often bigger.  Swelling is certainly worst during the first two weeks following surgery, but can resolve very slowly after that, especially if you are very active.

Hi, 
Thank your for your question. 
Bruising and swelling is normal after a breast augmentation procedure. 
 Typically, it can take anywhere up to 3 months for bruising and swelling to subside.  Please keep in mind that each patient heals differently and the time frame for healing can vary.   Compressing the breasts with a compressive bra helps with swelling Bruising will go away with time as time is the key for healing.  Below I have provided you with a link for a compression bra and stabilizer strap that we require our patients here to purchase after their breast augmentation procedures.  
Hopes this helps,  
Dr. Dillon 

Patients undergoing breast augmentation can anticipate
significant swelling in the immediate postoperative period. This swelling
resolves quickly with the vast majority being gone in about three weeks. Almost
all of the visible swelling is gone in four to six weeks, but small amounts of residual
swelling may be present for up to three to four months following surgery.

Compression bras and dressings are frequently used
following breast augmentation to minimize swelling. Swelling can add to a
patient’s postoperative discomfort. It can also increase anxiety regarding
breast size immediately after surgery.

For these reasons, we feel it’s important for the
patient and the surgeon to have good communication regarding this topic
immediately following surgery. In this situation a little reassurance can go a
long way towards making this a more comfortable
experience.