I had breast implants done 6 days ago. One breast is noticeably more swollen than the other. My doctor said it was fine yesterday, but im still concerned. Is this normal?
Answer: Breast implant swelling Thanks for your question - At this early stage it is most likely normal post-operative swelling. Other things to be concerned about would include a hematoma or a seroma. These should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. It is more likely that small differences in symmetry are due to post-operative changes. These should improve with additional time. I hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast implant swelling Thanks for your question - At this early stage it is most likely normal post-operative swelling. Other things to be concerned about would include a hematoma or a seroma. These should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. It is more likely that small differences in symmetry are due to post-operative changes. These should improve with additional time. I hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Uneven Swelling Thank you for your question.The two #breasts commonly #heal quite differently. One breast may #swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial #shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience as it will take approximately three months after surgery to see your final result, but if this causes concern, ask questions of your #boardcertified plastic surgeon or the nursing staff.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Uneven Swelling Thank you for your question.The two #breasts commonly #heal quite differently. One breast may #swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial #shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience as it will take approximately three months after surgery to see your final result, but if this causes concern, ask questions of your #boardcertified plastic surgeon or the nursing staff.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Uneven Breasts, is it swelling? It is quite common for the two breasts to heal differently. One may swell more, one may feel more uncomfortable, or the shapes may differ initially. After complete healing, they should look more similar and natural. Patience is required, but if you are concerned, ask questions to your doctor or the nursing staff. #breastrevision #breastimplants
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Answer: Uneven Breasts, is it swelling? It is quite common for the two breasts to heal differently. One may swell more, one may feel more uncomfortable, or the shapes may differ initially. After complete healing, they should look more similar and natural. Patience is required, but if you are concerned, ask questions to your doctor or the nursing staff. #breastrevision #breastimplants
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February 22, 2015
Answer: Difficult to say without examining you After reading your description, 2 things come to mind-- either you are healing just fine and your uneven swelling is just that (swelling, and nothing else) which will resolve on its own, or you may have a collection of fluid or blood, called a hematoma. The first option is normal and nothing to be concerned about, the second however needs to be addressed by your surgeon, and often times that hematoma needs to be drained. You surgeon is the best person to speak to about this, and I would certainly advise doing so especially if you notice that the unevenness is getting more noticeable (for example, one breast seems to be getting bigger). Good luck, Dr. S
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Answer: Difficult to say without examining you After reading your description, 2 things come to mind-- either you are healing just fine and your uneven swelling is just that (swelling, and nothing else) which will resolve on its own, or you may have a collection of fluid or blood, called a hematoma. The first option is normal and nothing to be concerned about, the second however needs to be addressed by your surgeon, and often times that hematoma needs to be drained. You surgeon is the best person to speak to about this, and I would certainly advise doing so especially if you notice that the unevenness is getting more noticeable (for example, one breast seems to be getting bigger). Good luck, Dr. S
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September 30, 2014
Answer: Uneven Swelling Post Breast Implants Operation It is normal to have swelling post breast augmentation, and swelling may be more severe on one side than the other. Consult with your surgeon to ensure that you do not have a hematoma or seroma, and that you are healing as expected as he or she knows the specifics about you and the scope of the surgery.
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September 30, 2014
Answer: Uneven Swelling Post Breast Implants Operation It is normal to have swelling post breast augmentation, and swelling may be more severe on one side than the other. Consult with your surgeon to ensure that you do not have a hematoma or seroma, and that you are healing as expected as he or she knows the specifics about you and the scope of the surgery.
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