Im 2 weeks post op from a breast augmentation/lift. I went on a walk with my friend yesterday and woke up with soreness under my right breast today with a bruise. I'm wondering if its something I should be concerned about or if there are any warning signs I should be on the lookout for as far as bleeding is concerned. I am going back to my surgeon in 2 days, but I'm not sure if I should alert them now.
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November 9, 2014
Answer: New bruising 2 weeks after breast lift and augmentation
The exact reason that the scar "capsule" around a breast implant becomes thick and contracted is unknown, but blood in the space around the implant does seem to be one of the risk factors that may lead to contracture, or tightening of the scar "capsule." I believe that a woman's immune response...
We perform several thousand augmentations per year and this question always comes up. We actually called the FDA about this. They were very nice an informed us that based on the study's they reviewed that the age limit was placed but that the physician could place silicone implants in patients...