Swelling or not? I had 495cc high profile under the muscle round implants done 5 days ago.

Hi—

I think it’s natural to feel like the implants are “big” or “swollen” immediately after your surgery.  Keep in mind they will sit high for a month (or two, sometimes longer).  As they settle, it will look and feel more natural.  I assume that you discussed this as your goal size prior to surgery?  If so, I would allow things to heal and rest assured, it will likely be all right...

Congratulations on your new breasts!. Everybody swells. It's the normal reaction to surgery and it will get better. Don't judge your size right now, but speak with your plastic surgeon about what to expect. Since everyone heals differently, it will be up to your surgeon to examine you and tell you which part is implant and which is swelling in the tissue.

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent! You're still very early in the healing process and should expect some swelling at this time. It's best to follow up with your surgeon regarding their preferences on post-op garments but your breasts are still healing and will need sometime to settle into place. Good luck and congratulations again!

Hi Bro1sacaz,

I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 5 days post op.

Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.

At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.

Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position.

But if you are still concerned, you can always visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. This way, you will be reassured. Also, if after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss the possibility of revision surgery.

Lastly, follow your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello
and thank you for the question. It would be best to see some photos before giving any advice. Generally speaking, early after breast
augmentation, implants tend to sit high on the chest
wall, which make the breasts look unnatural. Over the course of next several
weeks, implants drop to their final location behind the breast
tissue. As they do, breasts will round up and the nipple-areola complexes will rotate
upward. At the beginning, it's not uncommon for one implant to be at
a different level compared to the other one. I would be more patient.
Your final results can take up to 3  months to show. You should also
see your surgeon to make sure there is nothing else going on. Best,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question. Swelling in the first week after breast augmentation is quite common. It's best to follow your surgeons specific advice post-operatively.  Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures.  I have patients wear a soft bra after breast augmentation for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management.

Hello, and thank you for your question. This is quite difficult to answer without some pictures but as a general rule you are still in the very early phases of healing. We recommend some massage and allowing time for the implants to drop approximately 1-2 months. Continue to follow up with her treating surgeon for their advice regarding your recovery. Best of luck.

It can take many weeks for the swelling to completely diminish following a breast augmentation. It is also normal for the implants to sit higher on the chest, making it difficult to see your true results. During your recovery process, your implants should begin to settle and swelling will decrease for more natural looking results. 

What you are experiencing is normal. Swelling, bruising, and sharp, shooting pains are usually experienced post-op and could persist for a few months. However, if the pain becomes intolerable, it would always be best to consult directly with your surgeon for pain medication. 

Thank you for the question.  It is only 5 days since surgery, yes there is swelling and yes the area will still have discomfort.  With time the swelling will decrease in size.  Contact your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with your concern.