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Is Swelling After Breast Lift W/ Augmentation Extremely Noticeable Under Clothing?

asked 1 year ago by 3903anon in HI
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 859 times
Tags: age 35-44, female, swelling

I am 35 with 2 children and work out regularly. I am looking into getting a lift w/ augmentation for volume lost on the tops of my breasts after my pregnancies. I have a desk job & plan on going back to work after one week. Will the swelling still be bad that I will look freakish at work? How can I hide the swelling & the fact that I had surgery? I do not plan on telling anyone at work about this surgery which I may also combine with a mini-tummy tuck.

8 answers to Is Swelling After Breast Lift W/ Augmentation Extremely Noticeable Under Clothing?

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Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy Swelling?

Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, swelling after breast augmentation/mastopexy is not that significant to not be able to hide under loose fitting clothing. Returning to work one week after any type of tummy tuck however is probably not doable. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after a breast augmentation and lift

Wil the swelling after a breast augmentation and lift be noticeable one week after surgery?  Well, you will definitely be swollen.  You can certainly wear lose clothing to cover up.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after breast lift with augmentation

Most of the swelling occurs in the first few days after a breast lift and augmentation surgery, and should mostly resolve after one week. Unless the implants are enormous, loose clothing is usually sufficient to camouflage the results of the surgery. A mini tummy tuck may cause more pain and be more difficult to conceal if your posture is affected.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Obvious appearance of a breast augmentation mastopexy

As Dr. Rand has suggested, it is alot easier to hide a 250cc implant than it is to conceal a 500cc implant. However, for modest sizes, this should be relatively well concealed in most circumstances when wearing loose fitting clothing.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Hiding the result of breast lift and augmentation

Any patient can disguise the fact that they have had breast augmentation surgery just by choosing loose fitting clothing.  Unless you have gone with HUGE implants, this shouldn't be difficult.  Also, those planning surgery often wear more padding before surgery so that their real result doesn't look like a sudden surprise.  The lift isn't an issue at all.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after surgery is normal

One week after having breast surgery you will have some swelling but it should not be so much that you cannot camouflage it with your clothes. The amount of swelling after a breast lift and augmentation should not be excessive.  However, the end result of the surgery itself will most likely be noticeable.  Your breasts will be perkier and larger (unless you're choosing a small implant and already have padding your bra) Thus, hiding the fact that you had breast... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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Breast augmentation and lift Recovery

At 1 week after a breast augmentation and lift, most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work and in most cases it's safe to do so as long as you modify your activities and do not do any heavy lifting, etc.  You will certainly have some swelling still persistent, but you should be able to hide most of it with clothing.
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Degree of post-operative swelling after a Breast Augmention with Lift

Regarding: " Is Swelling After Breast Lift W/ Augmentation Extremely Noticeable Under Clothing? I am 35 with 2 children and work out regularly. I am looking into getting a lift w/ augmentation for volume lost on the tops of my breasts after my pregnancies. I have a desk job & plan on going back to work after one week. Will the swelling still be bad that I will look freakish at work? How can I hide the swelling & the fact that I had surgery? I do not plan on telling anyone... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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