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Your surgery is very recent and there can be significant swelling. Also the swelling can differ from one side to the other and can account for the firmness in the breast. I recommend you communicate with your surgeon and give your body some time to heal. Your plastic surgeon will be able to determine whether there is a problem or if your symptoms are normal. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Having some asymmetric swelling or edema is not necessarily a problem at 2 weeks post op. This is still very early, and it will take time for things to settle.A significantly harder breast, on the other hand, may be more serious. A hematoma, or post surgical bleed within the breast can result in a firm, often painful breast. This may require a return to the operating room to evacuate the blood and address any bleeding vessel.Follow up closely with your board certified plastic surgeon after surgery.
If you had the implants under the muscle it is likely that one muscle is bigger and stronger than the other and this would make it harder to the touch
You are a little over 4 weeks post-op from your surgery and that is just too soon to worry. Implants can take anywhere from 3-6 months to soften and settle. They can settle at different rates as well, so try to be patient and keep in mind that it's common. It's important that you continue with your follow up appointments with your surgeon and discuss any concerns you may have. ac
Hello,You are still very early out from surgery. It is very normal to have discrepancies from side to side following breast surgery. You are likely experiencing more swelling on the side that feels firmer. This swelling should resolve with time. Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon for evaluation and further recommendations.Good luck.
It is only a short time since your surgery so you can't be sure of much as to the final result. Whenever you operate on both sides there can be differences in how they feel early on after surgery. One side may swell more or be more painful. In the absence of bleeding or infection, which your surgeon can rule out, there likely isn't anything to worry about. Ask your surgeon to assess the area.
It is essentially too early to judge your results but I would bring your concerns to the attention of your surgeon so he can explain what if anything is going on.Dr. Corbin
Thank you for your question; it is a good one and a common issue with breast augmentation surgery. I will commonly see one breast implant “drop” faster than the other, and as we follow patients after surgery, we generally see this self-correct a good amount as the tissues relax and acc...
The choice of implant size and type would best be done through an in-person examination. There are a lot of factors that can affect your choice like the desired end result, breast tissue, body measurements, and the like. If you're unsure of your surgeon's advice, best to get opinions from...
Going too large your first time will probably cause some complications, like wound separation. It's better to go with your surgeon's advice, then once your tissues have expanded, go for a larger one if you prefer.
