Uneven swelling after breast augmentation? (Photo)

Hi sdanis

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 4 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. Also, your breasts can drop at different rates.

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, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The recovery process and details are discussed thoroughly prior to the procedure with my patients. They understand that the implants take time and unevenness can exist for a short time. We stay in touch and I see them frequently to detect a problem 

It is very common to have some asymmetry in your breasts as they heal. They will often settle and decrease in swelling at different rates. It is always best to follow up with your surgeon if you have any questions or concerns as they are the best resource to assess your healing.

Dear Realself user,You are very early in your recovery period so it may be that you have more swelling in one breast than the other. I would recomment to stay in touch with your surgeon and do not miss your post up appointments.Best of luck,
TAS Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

Still early to see the final shape. You still have some residual swelling around the implants and your implants are still somewhat high. They will start settling down and fill the lower aspect over the next few months.

Congratulations on your breast augmentation. At just a few days after your procedure, you’re still early on in the recovery process and should see the swelling and asymmetry improve as time goes on and you continue to heal. It’s not uncommon for one breast to appear slightly larger than the other as you heal. If you’ve already spoken to your plastic surgeon and he’s ruled out the possibility of complications, I would recommend just trying to be patient with your body as it continues to heal. If you’re still not seeing improvements in a few weeks, check in with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your questions& pictures.Yes, it is normal for there to be slight (minimal) differences in breast swelling after breast augmentation surgery. Important: ruling out complications (such as bleeding) that may present as differences in breast swelling.  Your plastic surgeon will be your best resource in this regard (accurate assessment, advice, and hopefully meaningful reassurance). 
Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.