Bloating/water retention due to breast augmentation

Thank you for sharing your concerns.  What you describe as bloating and “puffiness” can definitely be common after any surgical procedure.  Usually, these symptoms following a breast augmentation should subside within a few weeks post op.  It is helpful to take into consideration any medications you may/should be taking, your diet (high salt etc), and even your activity level which can all affect your fluid status.  Of course, proper evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon can help determine if any symptoms are abnormal or prolonged.   I hope your symptoms resolve and good luck during recovery!

Bloating and water retention after surgery is very common.  It's likely a combination of the narcotics and anesthesia.  Rest assured that it should be resolved in about a week or so.  Good luck!

Thanks for asking a very common question patients have after surgery.  Bloating typically happens for patients after having general anesthesia and many times the pain pills can cause constipation.  To alleviate the bloating you can increase your fluids, ambulate (walk often) for circulation, and if necessary you can use Milk of Magnesia per directions.  A little time and patience and you should have some relief.