I am almost 4 weeks post op from my breast augmentation. I am a hairdresser, and returned back to work 3 weeks post op taking client full time again including blow drying. I feel my right side is still a little high and at the end of the day it gets tight. I know its normal for implants to drop at different times. Could it feel like this because i am back to work and it isnt use to the movements? I do massage them as well. Thank you!
April 21, 2016
Answer: Right side feels tighter than left. Almost 4 weeks post op Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. As you are recently out from surgery your breast tissues and chest muscle will have a greater propensity towards swelling with an increase in activity level. As you have to use your arms at or above shoulder level this will cause your chest muscles to stretch which will have a tendency of flattening your implants and causing them to temporarily ride high. Given more healing time this will resolve on its own. Hang in there!
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April 21, 2016
Answer: Right side feels tighter than left. Almost 4 weeks post op Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. As you are recently out from surgery your breast tissues and chest muscle will have a greater propensity towards swelling with an increase in activity level. As you have to use your arms at or above shoulder level this will cause your chest muscles to stretch which will have a tendency of flattening your implants and causing them to temporarily ride high. Given more healing time this will resolve on its own. Hang in there!
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April 20, 2016
Answer: Can return to activity contribute to a difference in appearance of implants? Thanks for your post. Congrats on your surgery and best wishes for a smooth recovery. With regards to your questions, yes you are right to acknowledge that healing can occur at different rates between the two breasts. This is in fact more the norm than the exception as swelling can be different between sides and since there is undoubtedly preoperative asymmetry which may initially be more apparent during the healing phase. As far as activity, I think this can certainly cause one side to "feel" different than another (pain, tension, etc.). Ultimately, however, short of overly strenous activity (such as lifting heaving weights with one side more than the other), it should not have significant impact on the appearance. Massage may help with that tightness feeling. As always, be sure to convey your concerns to your chosen surgeon who can ensure you are still on the right track in your recovery. Good luck!
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April 20, 2016
Answer: Can return to activity contribute to a difference in appearance of implants? Thanks for your post. Congrats on your surgery and best wishes for a smooth recovery. With regards to your questions, yes you are right to acknowledge that healing can occur at different rates between the two breasts. This is in fact more the norm than the exception as swelling can be different between sides and since there is undoubtedly preoperative asymmetry which may initially be more apparent during the healing phase. As far as activity, I think this can certainly cause one side to "feel" different than another (pain, tension, etc.). Ultimately, however, short of overly strenous activity (such as lifting heaving weights with one side more than the other), it should not have significant impact on the appearance. Massage may help with that tightness feeling. As always, be sure to convey your concerns to your chosen surgeon who can ensure you are still on the right track in your recovery. Good luck!
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