I've head that you need to wait 3 months for the final result and even up to a year for best results to judge how your augmentation came out. How long does the initial post-op swelling/inflammation last? ***i have a wedding three weeks post-op :):)
Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question. Each patient has their own healing process. It is common that the majority of swelling goes down at 6 weeks post op. Wearing a supportive sports bra and icing will help the swelling to go down. The peak of swelling is typically 3-4 days after surgery. After 2-3 weeks you will notice a change in the swelling of your breast.
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Answer: Swelling Thank you for your question. Each patient has their own healing process. It is common that the majority of swelling goes down at 6 weeks post op. Wearing a supportive sports bra and icing will help the swelling to go down. The peak of swelling is typically 3-4 days after surgery. After 2-3 weeks you will notice a change in the swelling of your breast.
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Answer: Swelling after breast augmentation Hi there. Thanks for your post. You should be fine at 3 weeks to go to the wedding in terms of comfort and being able to dress appropriately. The settling time for implants varies between patients but 3-4 months is a good rule of thumb. Factors that make the settling time faster include - subglandular implant placement, loose skin, small implants. Conversely, factors that make the settling time greater include: tight breast skin, minimal natural breast volume, large implants, dual plane approach. Good luck!
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Answer: Swelling after breast augmentation Hi there. Thanks for your post. You should be fine at 3 weeks to go to the wedding in terms of comfort and being able to dress appropriately. The settling time for implants varies between patients but 3-4 months is a good rule of thumb. Factors that make the settling time faster include - subglandular implant placement, loose skin, small implants. Conversely, factors that make the settling time greater include: tight breast skin, minimal natural breast volume, large implants, dual plane approach. Good luck!
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Swelling After Breast Augmentation Swelling is often seen in the immediate postoperative period. This usually peaks on day 2 and will eventually decrease. The tighter the pocket (i.e. the smaller the preoperative breast and the larger the implants) the stiffer your breasts will be after surgery. It takes around 3 months for the breast skin and tissues to adapt to the new implant and hence the breast becomes softer.
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Swelling After Breast Augmentation Swelling is often seen in the immediate postoperative period. This usually peaks on day 2 and will eventually decrease. The tighter the pocket (i.e. the smaller the preoperative breast and the larger the implants) the stiffer your breasts will be after surgery. It takes around 3 months for the breast skin and tissues to adapt to the new implant and hence the breast becomes softer.
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December 27, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation/Swelling post-operatively Many thanks for your question. Swelling does take in general three months to finally settle however within this time period the maximal swelling experienced in the early days following surgery does improve considerably. A stable result on the whole is seen at six months though factors such as technique used does play a part. You will be able to attend that wedding though can expect obviously swelling still at this time. All the very best with things!
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December 27, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation/Swelling post-operatively Many thanks for your question. Swelling does take in general three months to finally settle however within this time period the maximal swelling experienced in the early days following surgery does improve considerably. A stable result on the whole is seen at six months though factors such as technique used does play a part. You will be able to attend that wedding though can expect obviously swelling still at this time. All the very best with things!
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Swelling after Beast Augmentation. Thank you for your question. Patients can swell from anywhere up until 3 month. Swelling may go up and down. Swelling is normal after most procedures. Best of luck!Dhval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Swelling after Beast Augmentation. Thank you for your question. Patients can swell from anywhere up until 3 month. Swelling may go up and down. Swelling is normal after most procedures. Best of luck!Dhval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation postop swelling Thank you for the question. The early phase of healing takes a few days and it can be less with Arnica use. You will see good results immediately after surgery but you are right swelling will go down gradually over the next few weeks. The early final result is at about 3 months. During this time the muscles release and the implants will finally drop. All these are averages and your healing time could be slightly different but I think you may be okay to attend the wedding 3 weeks after the surgery. However ask your doctor for more specific advice. Best of luck!Dr. Khuthaila
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Breast augmentation postop swelling Thank you for the question. The early phase of healing takes a few days and it can be less with Arnica use. You will see good results immediately after surgery but you are right swelling will go down gradually over the next few weeks. The early final result is at about 3 months. During this time the muscles release and the implants will finally drop. All these are averages and your healing time could be slightly different but I think you may be okay to attend the wedding 3 weeks after the surgery. However ask your doctor for more specific advice. Best of luck!Dr. Khuthaila
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