Will my implants be ok after straining from severe constipation?

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent question.  I am sorry you suffered and glad things are moving.  If your breasts feel good and look good then probably everything is fine.  Call your plastic surgeon if you have any concerns.  In order to help other people who will read this answer, I have a few comments.  I recommend patients start a stool softener days before surgery and continue while they are on narcotics.  It is best to stay hydrated before surgery and avoid constipating foods like beef.  After patients have had surgery, if they are not moving their bowels within a couple days, I recommend they use some Miralax or Milk of Magnesia as I direct them. Finally, if patients are still struggling sometimes we need to use enemas and suppositories.  In summary, constipation is no laughing matter and good surgeons should be asking about your bowel function and patients should voice their concerns to their doctor if they are constipated.  Good Luck to everyone having surgery!

We take great care to teach patients about the prevention and treatment of constipation for this very reason.  You should be OK.

It's not uncommon for patients to be constipated, but no one has ever ruined her results by straining. Don't worry. The implants and your breasts are not that fragile. I have patients that pick up their toddlers by the third day after surgery to transfer them to a car seat or crib. More than 90 percent are back to work in an office setting by the fifth day. 

 I don't think you have anything to worry about. If something looks amiss reported to your plastic surgeon but otherwise I think you can forget about it.

Thank you for your question.I can appreciate your concern and glad you have flushed this experience behind you. Your implants should be just fine. Be sure to keep up with the stool softners in this early post-surgical recovery period.Best of luck!- Dr. Bryson Richarda

Thank you for your question.  Straining from constipation should not effect your implants or your results of your breast augmentation.  If you would like additional informamtion regarding breast augmentation and recovery, you can download a free copy of my breast augmentation planner at ABetterBreast.com.

It is highly unlikely that any harm has been done. Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

If you feel that you have a problem, contact your Plastic Surgeon.  It's not uncommon for patients to be constipated, but no one has ever ruined her results by straining.  Consider talking to your primary care physician about fiber tablets, etc.... so you will not have this problem again.  Best wishes!

This doesn't sound like you've done something that will impact your final result. Be sure to keep any scheduled follow up you have with your surgeon for his or her advise and evaluation. Good luck, Dean Vistnes. 

Your implants are fine. Minimize straining and activity post operatively is very important. By doing so it reduces the risk of a possible breast hematoma. If you notice a increase in swelling of one or both of your breasts you need to contact your plastic surgeon. As far as the constipation that is most likely related to the pain medication you are taking. I recommend my patients take a over the counter stool softener if constipation occurs.