Air in Chest Cavity After Augmentation, Should I Be Concerned?

Thank you for the question.

Yes, what you are experiencing is quite common after breast augmentation surgery.  Air  “bubbles” can be trapped in the soft tissues (crepitus)  or around the breast implant ( creating entertaining noises). You will find that this does resorb  and you should be “noise free” within a few weeks.

Best wishes.

This Is perfectly normal and will disappear in the next few weeks. It is from air and fluid (irrigation, local anesthetic, serum, etc) in the pocket which will be naturally absorbed over time.

The presence of free air within the
chest cavity is a potentially life threatening situation.This condition is known as a pneumothorax and
may require surgical intervention. Fortunately,
the symptoms that you describe are most likely related to fluid and air within
the breast implant pocket.This
situation commonly occurs in the immediate post-operative period in patients
who have undergone breast augmentation. They
typically note a sloshing, squeaking or gurgling sound as the implant moves
around the pocket.This gradually
resolves over the course of time as the fluid and air are reabsorbed.This usually occurs in 4-6 weeks without any
intervention.If
you’re concerned about this sensation, consultation with your plastic surgeon
is appropriate.Your plastic surgeon
should be able to address your concerns and alleviate your anxiety.