How Long Should There Be Swelling After a Breast Lift with Implants?

It’s not unusual to have
significant swelling following combination breast augmentation, breast lift
surgery.This swelling typically lasts
for six to eight weeks following breast reduction.Even after swelling has disappeared, the
breasts continue to remodel for up to a year following surgery.In your case, breast distortion following surgery is most
likely secondary to severe swelling.This isn’t uncommon and should resolve with time.It’s important to be patient.Remember that this operative procedure has
extremely high satisfaction rates.If
you have concerns, don’t be afraid to discuss them with your plastic surgeon.

Swelling after a breast lift with implants can vary, but it’s common for significant swelling to last a few weeks. However, individual recovery experiences differ, and full resolution of swelling may take several months. It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions and consult them if you have concerns about the healing process.

Swelling is the body's response to injury or surgery. Swelling follows gravity so typically your upper belly or even the lower belly can appear swollen after a breast lift or breast reduction. The blood vessels open up to allow healing cells to leave the blood vessels along with the clear part of your blood called "plasma or serum". Typically the swelling worsens for the first 3 days after surgery. At 2 weeks about 80% of the swelling is gone and the remaining dissipates gradually over the next 6 weeks. By 8 weeks there is typically not much swelling left. A snug (but NOT TIGHT) sports bra should be worn as often as possible for the first 3 weeks after surgery to help keep the swelling down. A low carb and low salt diet can also help. See an expert. Goodluck.