Hi, had my breast augment ion last Monday, i was size A and had 500 cc gel implanted under the muscle. i had a painful recovery, i've read some women had not much pain, and today my chest feels tight, muscles sore like bruised, standing or sitting hurts more, my left side hurts more then the right and i'm feeling a pinch like feeling from middle of my breast towards my underarm where the incision was made. is this normal? i'm out of pain killers, just advil, should i request for more? Thanks,
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You appear to have some swelling and inflammation in this photo. Many people have some allergy to Polysporin. As an expert in wound healing, I have found a hydrogel, such as Solosite, applied twice daily to be effective. Please speak to your surgeon about your concerns. The majority of these...
Having
swelling within your cleavage after a breast augmentation is very common. The
swelling should start to subside within 2-4 weeks. You could apply some compression in that area
to help with the swelling such as a rolled up washcloth or a gauze roll. If the
swelling does not resolve, you...
Thanks for your question.You most likely do not have a Hematoma. Hematomas are normally unilateral and show a large
difference in size between one breast and the other. They are extremely painful on
the effective side, and will show bruising. Consult with your PS about your concerns. All...
