I Have Swelling in Between my Boobs After Breast Augmentation and Lift 8 Days Post Op is This Normal? (photo)

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wondering how long it will take for the swelling in between my boobs as I am 8 days post op to breast lift and augmentaion? I also have a full tummy tuck and it feels really tight and gets sore from pulling how can I stop this pain or help it stretch? moisteriser or an oil?

Christopher Khorsandi, MD · Answer

It is normal has swelling postoperatively.   This usually lasts for about 6 to 12 weeks but the majority of it  results within 14 to 21 days.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Your breasts look very normal and appropriate for 8 days post op. Expect some swelling for 2-4 weeks. I think you will be pleased with your results. The TT will continue to loosen up and feel not as tight as time goes on.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling is fairly common in the early stages of recovery post breast surgery. It's important to not overdue stretching the tightness, as everything will improve and heal with time. Moisturizers and oils will likely not be of much help and could even harm the area. I suggest speaking with your plastic surgeon.

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS · Answer

Both of the things you describe are normal.  To help minimize the swelling between the breasts, I often put a wide ace wrap around the chest with a rolled up bandage (Kerlix) between the  breasts.  This puts gentle pressure on that area and reduces the swelling.  The abdominal tightness will subside over 1-3 months.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

The swelling between your breasts is normal after this procedure and will likely subside within 7-14 days. The tightness you are having in your stomach is mostly a combination of the sutures used to tighten the muscle wall, the removal of skin, and swelling. This will all go down mostly over the next 2-3 weeks. Skin will stretch over time and I would give that several months to happen.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

What you are showing and describing is a very normal post operative issue. Best to see your surgeon to discuss in detail.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You are very early post-op, give it time for the swelling to come down.  If you are overly concerned, you should touch base with your surgeon.

Andrew Stewart, MD · Answer

This is not swelling in my opinion. I see this quite often and describe it to my patients as the skin "tented" between the breasts. I usually see it resolving within days to a couple of weeks. There is little if any true swelling after breast augmentation in my opinion. Swelling after all is caused by fluid such as blood, and there should be no bleeding or even bruising after augmentation. Be patient, it should go away.

Leonard T. Yu, MD · Answer

This looks like normal swelling post op and should resolve with more time.  It does not look like synmastia.  Be patient, it looks like your surgeon did an excellent job.

Pedro M. Soler, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and the question. You are very early on in your healing. At this point there is a significant amount of inflammation and scarring taking place. Over the next 3 to 6 months the swelling and the scarring process will subside. The swelling you are seeing over your sternum (breast bone) should resolve spontaneously as your healing progresses. If it does not resolve, this would be representative of a condition known as symmastia which will need to be revised.

	 At this point in your post operative course I recommend that you continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon and make sure you communicate your concerns. Your swelling will most likely correct on it's own over time.

	I hope this helps. Best wishes.

I Have Swelling in Between my Boobs After Breast Augmentation and Lift 8 Days Post Op is This Normal? (photo)

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