Can You Explain the Upper Pole Fullness/swelling After Breast Augmentation Surgery? (photo)

April 23, 2012
Asked By:Lawoman2

My question says it all. I notice that after breast augmentation, pretty much all woman has a period of this "bulgy" look at the top of the breast. Some say its the implant that hasn't dropped yet, or muscle not relaxed, and some say its from swelling..What exactly is happening in that area? I am completely pleased with my result, but from the side it looks funny (from that upper pole uneven look after surgery) How long does that normally last? What is it exactly that causes that?

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Answer: Drop and Fluff

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Answer: Upper Pole Fullness

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