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How Much Will Swelling Reduce After Breast Implants? (photo)
I had 400cc saline implants put in over the muscle 3 days ago. I am 5'10" and about 140lbs. I was big breasted beofre but lost a lot of volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding. I am not too sore but seem to be very tight and swollen. I know it is to be expected, but I am curious as to how much the swelling will go down. I was told to expect a full C cup or a small D and right now I measure an E cup and they appear quite asymmetrical. I'ma bit worried and could use some reassurance. Thank You
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Swelling after implants
Having moderate swelling and asymmetry after a breast augmentation is normal. Obviously any sudden change in shape, skin temperature, color or discharge is cause for concern. These should be discussed with your plastic surgeon ASAP. Most patients expect to be swollen the day after surgery and perfect afterwards. Unfortunately it takes 3-6 months to see the final results.
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How Much Will Swelling Reduce After Breast Implants?
Swelling from breast augmentation comes from swelling of the pectoral muscle, from the skin and breast tissue itself and from fluid that is around the implant for a while after the surgery. At 3 days you likely have all 3 and it is common to have asymmetry. You won't know the answer to your question for certain for 2-3 months. That is just normal.
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ONLY 3 days- YES you have swelling!
The photos posted and the type of question shows your pre operative informed consent was poorly done. Please call your chosen operative surgeon and/or his/her staff to FULLY discuss so you completely understand the surgery you had 3 days ago. And Yes swelling/minor asymmetry can last for a few weeks. Your final size will be smaller, on average the reduction is about a cup size. As for the appeared photographic asymmetry need to see the before photos in order to fully advise. But again best...
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Swelling after breast augmentation
Your breast is probably not swollen, and the subglandular implant under thin cover has given a round and projected look that we hope you discussed carefully before your procedure. A softer more natural augmentation might be had with a submuscular moderate profile implant, perhaps a smaller volume. Some asymmetry is to be expected as the skin envelope is different right to left.
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Your augmantation result should improve with time.
Thank you for your question. From your pictures, it appears that you and your surgeon decided on saline implants in the submammry plane, through an inframammary incision. It is very early after surgery and swelling is not uncommon. Swelling will improve with time and your breasts will improve in appearance. The asymmetry that you see likely will improve with time if it wasn't present pre-operatively.
Pre-operatively, when you did your sizing in her office,...
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Swelling will improve
Hello,
The shape of your breasts will change as the healing process continues and your tissues relax. This change will be greater than the degree of swelling reduction. In terms of asymmetry it is difficult to say with certainty and depends on the asymmetry that w as present beforehand and what was done during your surgical procedure. Hang in there, there is chance that you will decide to have some revision work done but at this time you are in the healing phase and you cannot know for...
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