How long will hoarseness/pain from swallowing last after breast augmentation?

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Had a breast augmentation on Friday using anesthesia and it's now Thursday and I have a hoarse voice still and pain swallowing. Is this normal? When will this get better? It's already been almost a week

Bryan Armijo, MD · Answer

A horse voice and painful swallowing six days after breast augmentation with general anesthesia is rare. A phone call and or visit with your plastic surgeon would be suggested so that he or she may discuss your symptoms with the anesthesiologist.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hi there, Thank you for your question. Some patients have some discomfort in their throats after surgery due to the tube used during surgery to help you breath. If it is not getting any better please speak with your surgeon. Best, realdrsix

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, some pain and hoarsness can occur after anesthesia, a week is a little long.  Please check in with your surgeon, good luck.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Usually hoarseness improve and go away in a week. Please use some lozenges and talk to your PS

Stephen E. Small, DO · Answer

After general anesthesia it isn't uncommon to have some soreness of your throat especially in the first week  but you should call your plastic surgeon.

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