I had my BA done yesterday (3/14/13) with no complications. But today, my stomach has gone from being completely flat to appearing as if I am 5 months pregnant. Is this normal? If so how can I rid of this extra swelling around my center? It is not painful, should I Ice it like I was instructed to do to my breasts as well? Thank you in advance!
April 26, 2018
Answer: Abdominal Swelling after Breast Augmentation?
Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. At this point, it is very likely that your bowel movements have not returned to normal. This may take 4 to 5 days after surgery to resolve. It is likely that once your bowel movements have returned to normal you will notice the abdominal wall “swelling” will resolve. I encourage my patients to wean off of narcotics and to use high-fiber food, prune juice etc. to expedite this process.
Best wishes.
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April 26, 2018
Answer: Abdominal Swelling after Breast Augmentation?
Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. At this point, it is very likely that your bowel movements have not returned to normal. This may take 4 to 5 days after surgery to resolve. It is likely that once your bowel movements have returned to normal you will notice the abdominal wall “swelling” will resolve. I encourage my patients to wean off of narcotics and to use high-fiber food, prune juice etc. to expedite this process.
Best wishes.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation post op It may be that your surgeon has given you some opiate based pain killers? If so, this would explain your stomach swelling. I would recomend lots of fibre and it should sort itself out. If not, or if it becomes painful, do see your surgeon.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation post op It may be that your surgeon has given you some opiate based pain killers? If so, this would explain your stomach swelling. I would recomend lots of fibre and it should sort itself out. If not, or if it becomes painful, do see your surgeon.
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