I am 3 days post-op (breast augmentation) and have a creaking sound when I move my left arm in circles. Is this normal?

September 19, 2014
Asked By:Kacy3315 in Peachtree City, GA

I started as an A and got 450cc silicone in right and 500cc in left to even out some unevenness after breastfeeding. My left is much tighter and more swollen (expected) but when I move my left arm around it makes an audible creaking sound. My husband can hear it and says it sounds like gargling. Is this normal? I feel air bubbles underneath both breasts and when I gently press I feel then squish around, but this creaking sound started today (3.5 days post op).

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September 22, 2014

Answer: Gargling sounds with arm movement after BA

September 22, 2014

Answer: Gargling sounds with arm movement after BA

September 21, 2014

Answer: This is described in the plastic surgery literature and is entirely normal.

September 21, 2014

Answer: This is described in the plastic surgery literature and is entirely normal.

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