11 days post-op and I feel weak and I’m very pale. Is this normal?

You shouldn't be losing a lot of blood during a breast augmentation surgery. Even if it’s not the case, you should call your doctor and get checked out. And even if you did lose of a lot of blood during surgery, you should know about it and take needed action.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Hi cio90,



I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. It is difficult to ascertain what this is and its causes. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.



Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

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.  Because of your concerns I would certainly reach out to your surgeon for a discussion and an in-person examination. Though each patient heals differently after an procedure most patients are feeling better by 11 days.  Call your surgeon today.

It is unusual to have blood loss during breast augmentation. Please see your surgeon for further evaluation. You may have low blood count and your doctor can start you on supplements.

Hi,I would contact your surgeons office and ask to be seen just to make sure everything is okay. Best wishes!

Dear Clo90,

many thanks for your question.
It is very very uncommon to lose much blood during a breast augmentation procedure, so I would suggest that it is very unlikely that this is the cause of your feeling weak and appearing pale.
I would recommend you consult with your Surgeon and/or family physician to discuss your symptoms and signs at your earliest convenience, where you can be examined thoroughly and have your haemoglobin have checked by pin-prick testing or a more formal blood test.
Congratulations on your breast augmentation and I wish you all the best.