How Long Does Abdominal Swelling Last After Breast Augmentation?

Patients undergoing breast
augmentation can anticipate significant swelling in the immediate
post-operative period. This swelling not only affects the breast, but may also
affect the surrounding areas as well. In some cases, swelling may dramatically
impact the upper abdomen. This occurs for a variety of reasons, including the
creation of the lower breast pocket and gravity.

         This swelling
resolves quickly with the vast majority being gone in about three weeks. Almost
all of the visible swelling is gone in four to six weeks, but small amounts of
residual swelling may be present for up to three to four months following
surgery.

         Compression bras and
dressings are frequently used following breast augmentation to minimize
swelling. Swelling can add to a patient’s post-operative discomfort. It can
also increase anxiety regarding breast size immediately after surgery.

         For these reasons,
we feel it’s important for the patient and the surgeon to have good
communication regarding this topic immediately following surgery. In this
situation, a little reassurance can go a long way towards making this a more
comfortable experience. 

This is moderately common, and will not affect your ultimate outcome.  It will resolve on its own in a couple of weeks in most patients.

Abdominal swelling after a breast augmentation can last for a few weeks following the surgery but in my experience, it's not that common. A compression garment may speed things up.

Thank you for your recent question ! Swelling in the abdomen is not uncommon after surgery.  This will subside and get better within a few weeks.  Best of luck ! 

Thank you for your question. It may be the swelling settling from the breast augmentation downward into the abdominal soft tissue. My guess is that it will go away in another 1-2 weeks. However, it's a bit of an uncommon occurrence, but swelling can go anywhere because of gravity. If it does not resolve, please go see your surgeon and follow their advice.

Thank you for your question. Abdominal swelling is normal after breast augmentation. Swelling follows gravity and thus your abdomen (and sometimes the thighs) will experience more swelling and add confusion to the post-op period. You should notice a decrease in the abdominal swelling with each week that passes by.