Is a cough after breast augmentation related to the surgery?

Having a cough for 19 days after breast augmentation is not common.  Recommend that you schedule an in-office appointment with your PCP or PS to determine the source of your cough.

Thank you for your question.  Without physical examination this is a difficult question to answer.  I would recommend following up with your surgeon to be examined.  Best of luck to you. 

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, it is impossible to give an accurate diagnosis without performing a formal history and physical examination. I recommend that you meet with both your surgeon and your primary care provider to discuss your concerns. Best of luck!

Dear lulisha,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Coughing for 19 days after surgery is not common and you should be evaluated by your surgeon and your primary care physician.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Thank you for your questionI recommend you book an appointment with you GP to make sure everything is good with your throat.Best Wishes
Dr Genevieve F.Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

Hi lulisha, thanks for your question. The short answer is no, it is not common to experience a cough almost 3 weeks after breast augmentation. I would recommend being evaluated by your Plastic Surgeon and/or Primary Care physician, so that they can perform a thorough physical examination, ensure healing is progressing as expected, and help discover the cause of your cough. Best of luck!

Sometimes you can get small areas of "lung collapse" called atelectasis that may be accompanied by fever in the first few days. You can do an incentive spirometer, or blowing up balloons to open up your lungs. This can also be because of smoking. Btw, people who quit smoking because of plastic surgery, increase their lifespan by years and decades....i.e. plastic surgery can save lives. If your cough is not settled or gets worse, you could be getting a lung infection / pneumonia, and may need antibiotics. We are always happy to see any and all patients. We can also offer online / telemedicine consultation.M. Kara, MD, FRCSC. - Over 30 Years ExperienceSpecializing in 24 Hour Recovery / Out To Dinner Breast Augmentation.