Is it normal to have one breast swell more than the other after breast augmentation?- 2 days post op

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Hi, I'm 18 I had my breasts enlarged 2 days ago, I was a 32B and had 375cc implants put in to hopefully bring me to a D. But my left breast is a lot more swollen than the right and it's starting to worry me, I don't want to end up with odd sized breasts. Is it normal to have one swell more than the other? My right breast is also swollen but no where near as much but it does had bruising near the stitching but they said that might happen. Can someone get back to me ASAP, really worrying. Thanks

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is still very early in the recovery process, there is no need to worry. Think of your breast augmentation as two separate surgeries (left breast and right breast), they will experience different amounts of swelling and bruising. Do speak to your surgeon if the issue becomes more concerning.Dr. JSB

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Some degree of unilateral swelling is not uncommon following breast augmentation - the question is how much unilateral swelling do you have? Without any photos it is impossible to say how much is normal. You should be evaluated by your chosen surgeon to rule out something of seriousness.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,While it is not uncommon to have one breast sit higher, swell a little more, or feel slightly more painful than the other, It is important that you contact your Plastic Surgeon with any concerns/changes like significant expansion/bruising/increased pain. Your surgeon will want to rule out something more serious like a hematoma/seroma.All the best

James H. Scheu, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

There are often differences in the two breasts right after surgery and this can be due to a number of reasons. There may be more air or fluid around the implant on the larger side, but the body will usually absorb that over the first few weeks, so give it some time. Be sure to wear the type of garment your surgeon recommends, to give the proper support (and perhaps some compression) as needed.

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