How long does it take for the swelling to go down after capsulectomy?

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I had a capsulectomy and replacement of my implant (right breast only)over the muscle 8 days ago. I'm not so much in pain as long as I take ibuprofen but my level of discomfort is pretty high and it still looks and feels very swollen. My surgeon is out of town so he told me to send him pictures and he said everything looks normal but I'm a little worried since swelling doesn't seem to be going down. Is there anything that can help with the swelling?

Robert Cohen, MD · Answer

Swelling after surgery is normal and can take weeks to resolve.  Icing, wearing a support bra, and keeping your activity pretty light would be the best ways to get the swelling to resolve.  Otherwise, just try your best to be patient and let your body heal at its own pace.  If the swelling is getting worse, or is not improving at all, you should see your surgeon in person (if possible) for an evaluation.  If you only had surgery on the right breast, it will seem relatively worse than if you had surgery on both sides, as you are comparing a swollen post-surgical breast to a non-operated breast.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.Its early to talk about final results.In my practice, after performing a replacement of BA I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

It is normal to have some degree of swelling in the post operative period following a breast augmentation procedure - primary or revision. This settles over three to six months. However, the risk of bleeding and haematoma (collection of blood) is greater following capsulectomy and replacement of implant. You need to ensure that this is not the case! You need to consult your plastic surgeon in person.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

That is the risk of going out of USA for surgery! - NO FOLLOW UP!!. Call around to private practice boarded PSs in MIAMI to see if you pre pay for second opinion/and examination. You sound like you have a seroma/hematoma possibly. Or fly back to Columbia because this could become a serious problem.

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