Is Swelling and Tightness After Breast Augmentation Normal?

This is very common, particularly with sub muscular placement. Most bruising and swelling will resolve within two weeks of your surgery. You may also feel discomfort and pain, which is generally well controlled by pain medications. Tingling is usually an indication that the sensation in your breasts/nipples is returning and that is a good thing. As your body adjusts to the implants, the tightness you're experiencing will also resolve. This is usually by the fourth month.

Swelling and tightness are very normal after breast augmentation.  It varies from patient to patent.  Some have so little swelling their results at 1 week look as if it has been 6 months.  Others have swelling which can last months.  It is dependent on your body and its ability to heal after surgery, and how well you follow directions and take care of yourself.  If you push too hard, you will make the swelling worse, and it will last longer.

Hi & thank you for your question.It is common to have swelling and tightness after breast augmentation surgery. You may have this swelling for a couple of weeks. As your body heals you will begin to feel more comfortable. Contact your surgeon with any concerns or questions. Best of luck.

At one week post-op, this is a very common outcome and in your case is most likely quite normal. As a patient's body adjusts to breast implants, especially those placed under the muscle, some swelling and tightness is to be expected. This tends to improve as your healing progresses. If you have any concerns, though, contact your surgeon or other staff you have interacted with at your surgical facility. They can advise you further or set up a follow up appointment to make sure everything's going according to plan.

swelling and tightness after breast augmentation is common. Much has to do with the size of the implant and he extent of the surgical dissection. Larger implants stretch out the tissues more and result in larger and more pronounced temporary swelling. The tissue relaxes over time. Submuscular implant placement swells the pectoral muscle as well the breast tissue. taking arnica and restricting salt intake help to limit the swelling process.