Is there anything I can do reduce crepitus after BA?

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I had a BA yesterday (325cc, silicone, high profile, submuscular)! I haven't looked or felt much at all yet, I remove my ace bandage tomorrow and can shower (gently) on day 3. Post op f/u is in 2 weeks. The only immediate thing I noticed shortly after arriving home was sound and feeling of air bubbles with upper arm movements. I felt just above my breasts ( sounds so word to say since I was an A/AA cup prior!) and felt little air bubbles. Tripping me out.. How can I help to reduce this? Thanks!

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Air will dissipate within the first few days and is rarely if ever an issue.  If you had surgery done through the underarm approach then this is why it is located there.  The tunnel would extend up to that area.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Crepitus is usually from small amounts of air that may be introduced from surgery.  This will resolve as the body absorbs the air.  You are so early after your surgery.  Please give it some time for things to return back to normal.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The subcutaneous crunching sound is air trapped in the soft tissues.  It is of no harm and will resolve spontaneously.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

What you're experiencing is not abnormal. To specifically address your question, there is nothing that you can do to decrease that feeling or noise. It is common for some air to be trapped in that surgical pocket, and it resolves overt ime. Congratulations on your breast augmentation.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming everything else is going well then time is your friend. The body will slowly absorb the air and the sound goes away. You should do well.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Is there anything I can do reduce crepitus after BA?

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