I Feel Fluid and Air Pockets in my Breasts 6 Days Post Op from Breast Reduction? Is This Normal? I Hear Squishing?

It is common to feel fluid and even air beneath the tissues within the first week following a breast reduction. Typically fluid from irrigation, local anesthesia injected after you are asleep, serum from the raw surfaces and air is trapped in the tissues following breast reduction especially if a drain is not used. When fluid is present and continues to collect rather than decrease over time then this most likely represents a seroma which may have to be drained for treatment. Wearing a support bra and minimizing exercise will hasten the healing process in this case.

It is very likely that the fluid and air you are “feeling” after breast reduction surgery is a “normal” part of the healing process after breast reduction surgery. However, the fluid accumulation may be  seroma or  hematoma that should be evaluated/treated by your plastic surgeon. Therefore, best to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon for the precise diagnosis, advice and/or reassurance.

 Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

It may be possible to feel fluid or crepitus (air) 6 days following your breast reduction, especially if drains were not used. Without the benefit of an examination it will be difficulty to provide you with an accurate explanation for your postoperative sensations. Contact your plastic surgeon. I'm sure there is a good explanation for your symptoms. Thank you for sharing your concerns and question. Best wishes.