I had a breast augmentation done last Friday (exactly one week ago), and haven't had any complications. I had an amazing doctor! I'm been so worried that something is going to happen to them, so I just had to ask this question. I know it's normal to hear "sloshing" type sounds, but what about sucking sounds? Under my right armpit by the side of my breast, when I lift and lower my arm I get a sucking sound. It even feels like something is sucking. WHAT is this?!
Answer: Common after breast augmentation If there is no significant swelling or discomfort, this is probably just trapped air. This will resolve itself with your recovery. It is not something to worry about and can be quite common.
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Answer: Common after breast augmentation If there is no significant swelling or discomfort, this is probably just trapped air. This will resolve itself with your recovery. It is not something to worry about and can be quite common.
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation-sucking Sound What you are describing is quite commonly described after breast surgery. The sensation of air trapped in the tissues is also commonly described. However, any significant increase in swelling/size would be of concern. Best wishes.
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation-sucking Sound What you are describing is quite commonly described after breast surgery. The sensation of air trapped in the tissues is also commonly described. However, any significant increase in swelling/size would be of concern. Best wishes.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation
Usually the sucking or sloshing sound is due to a little bit of fluid left in the implant pocket from irrigation with saline or antibiotic fluid. Very little fluid is needed to cause this sound. The fluid absorbs over a week or so and the sound goes away. No need for alarm. Just mention this to your doctor so he/she is aware of your concern.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation
Usually the sucking or sloshing sound is due to a little bit of fluid left in the implant pocket from irrigation with saline or antibiotic fluid. Very little fluid is needed to cause this sound. The fluid absorbs over a week or so and the sound goes away. No need for alarm. Just mention this to your doctor so he/she is aware of your concern.
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January 5, 2018
Answer: "Sucking" sound after breast augmentation is normal and temporary
The sucking sound that you are hearing is simply trapped air around the outside of the implant that is causing a type of vacuum. This is not common, but I have heard this complaint before and usually lasts 1-2 weeks. Don't worry about it, but obviously make sure to discuss it with your plastic surgeon to be sure.
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January 5, 2018
Answer: "Sucking" sound after breast augmentation is normal and temporary
The sucking sound that you are hearing is simply trapped air around the outside of the implant that is causing a type of vacuum. This is not common, but I have heard this complaint before and usually lasts 1-2 weeks. Don't worry about it, but obviously make sure to discuss it with your plastic surgeon to be sure.
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Sounds After Breast Augmentation
It is difficult to give you an accurate answer without knowing, what type of implants you have, gel vs saline. The incision placement , periaerolar, infra-mammary or trans axillary. Also, how much swelling did you have and did you have any post operative bleeding.
Saline implants may slosh for a while after surgery if the air bubbles have not been removed, much like a water bed, this however, resolves quickly.
If you had a trans-axillary approach to place the implant. this makes a large track, and may make a sucking noise when you lift you arm. Additionally, if the pocket was made quite large this could create a space that could make a sucking noise. Sometimes fluid around the implant can make a squeaking noise. If there is not a heamatoma ( a large collection of blood) or a seroma ( a collection of fluid) this should resolve quickly.
When placing the implant, the pocket sometimes has air in it, and the surrounding skin will feel like crunching snow when you press on it, this is known as subq-emphysema. This effect also resolves quickly.
It is not uncommon, in the immediate post operative period to feel that something will happen to your implants, like they will pop, get cold, or pop out if you are to active. It takes about six months to subconsciously integrate in your mind, that they are part of you and feel more like you body.
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January 5, 2018
Answer: Sounds After Breast Augmentation
It is difficult to give you an accurate answer without knowing, what type of implants you have, gel vs saline. The incision placement , periaerolar, infra-mammary or trans axillary. Also, how much swelling did you have and did you have any post operative bleeding.
Saline implants may slosh for a while after surgery if the air bubbles have not been removed, much like a water bed, this however, resolves quickly.
If you had a trans-axillary approach to place the implant. this makes a large track, and may make a sucking noise when you lift you arm. Additionally, if the pocket was made quite large this could create a space that could make a sucking noise. Sometimes fluid around the implant can make a squeaking noise. If there is not a heamatoma ( a large collection of blood) or a seroma ( a collection of fluid) this should resolve quickly.
When placing the implant, the pocket sometimes has air in it, and the surrounding skin will feel like crunching snow when you press on it, this is known as subq-emphysema. This effect also resolves quickly.
It is not uncommon, in the immediate post operative period to feel that something will happen to your implants, like they will pop, get cold, or pop out if you are to active. It takes about six months to subconsciously integrate in your mind, that they are part of you and feel more like you body.
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