I had a breast aug today. When I lift my arm the implant makes a weird noise? What is this?

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I had a bilateral scar revision (keloids) & 550cc silicone implant placed on right side (replacement) . (450cc placed on other both sides August 2013) I was very lopsided.

Bradley A. Hubbard, MD · Answer

Hearing or sensing noises, sloshing of fluid or other complaints are very common after breast augmentation. It is likely due to a small amount of fluid or air around the implants. It will go away quickly and is nothing to worry about. Thanks for your question and best of luck!

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is not uncommon to hear a squeaking or squishing sound soon after breast augmentation surgery.  There can be a small amount of fluid and the tissues gliding over the implant before the capsule forms can create this.  It goes away over the ensuing weeks.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. The sound that you hear is likely a combination of fluid from the irrigation as well as air in the pocket. This will go away probably in the next few weeks. Best of Luck!

Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to hear or feel strange things after a breast augmentation that then just seem to go after a period of days or weeks.  Patients sometimes experience sloshing, clicking, or a bubbling feeling (among other descriptions patients have given me).  There is always a bit of air and/or fluid in the breast implant pocket right after surgery that will resolve on its own that is the culprit.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

The noise is normal and will go away on its own.  It is likely the implants rubbing on the chest wall and some air in the space.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

What you are describing is quite commonly described after breast surgery.  The sensation of air trapped in the tissues is also commonly described. However, any significant increase in swelling/size would be of concern. Best wishes.

Anureet K. Bajaj, MD, FACS · Answer

It is fairly common to hear or feel strange noises or sensations immediately after breast surgery.  Some women hear a "sloshing" sound.  Most likely it is air in the pocket or irrigation fluid.  Your body will absorb these, and the strange sensations and noises will go away.  However, it may take a week or two.  Good luck!

I had a breast aug today. When I lift my arm the implant makes a weird noise? What is this?

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