2 weeks post op, what can be done to assist my body in absorbing air and fluid after breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  The air around the implant will resorb over time.  The fluid will also be resorbed by the body, but to varying degrees.  The surgery itself causes some trauma to the tissue and just like when you scrape your knee, that serous (clear) fluid develops.  I would recommend you discuss with your plastic surgeon this concern as it may need to be addressed if it doesn't fully resolve naturally in the post-op period.  Best wishes!

Dear mkmcknight,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. After BA there can be a small amount of fluid in breasts caused by irrigation during the surgery. However, larger amounts of fluid can be caused by seroma. Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Assuming your surgeon has ruled out other causes for the fluid and air sounds it is merely a question of time to have these issues resolve.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your questionSome fluid post-op is normal and will resorb with time.A compressive bra and massage can help. I also recommend my patient not to be too active with their upper body (chest, arms, neck)Best Wishes
Dr Genevieve F. Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

As your PS total, it is correct. It is normal part of recovery, sometimes I will tall my patients to do the massage that can enhance absorption.

Best Regards
Dr.Piya 

Assuming your surgeon is happy you have not  had a collection of blood develop, then a small amount of fluid is normal. This will settle with time. A surgical compression bra day and night would help to speed up the process. All the best.

In a nutshell, time. Tincture of time is all you need.  You shouldn't expect to see your real final results for 6 months.  Follow up with your surgeon and follow his or her advise.

Some swelling and fluid after breast augmentation is very normal at this stage. Of course, make sure you are following up with your surgeon for post-op care - only a physical exam can differentiate normal post-op edema from a seroma that could require intervention. Things that would be more concerning is if there is a huge discrepancy from one side to the other, or if the amount of fluid was increasing with time.  
Your body will reabsorb normal post-op fluid with time. Make sure you are eating a healthy, high protein diet, and avoid foods that are overly high in salt. Avoid strenuous exercise until cleared by your surgeon. But overall, there isn't really any magic bullet treatment to make fluid reabsorb faster.  Be patient and keep in touch with your surgeon; good luck!

The air that may be in the cavity where the implant was placed will absorb over time and there is nothing you can do to speed up this process.  Fluid, however, sometimes will remain and may need to be addressed.  Ask your plastic surgeon and good luck

Thank you for your question. If it is not significant collection of fluid, your body will absorb it and no special things to help except time. Please follow instructions from your PS