4 days post Breast Augmentation and my belly is bruised. Is this normal?

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4days post ba i noticedflabby and significant bruising on my waist..how normal im afraid.i returned to work TOO soon..BUSYbarber.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

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 may even notice that you've added many pounds on the scale that cannot be explained solely by the addition of implants.  You should notice a decrease in the abdominal swelling with each week that passes by.  As far as returning to work, it would depend on the type of work that you do.  In general bruising/swelling should not be a sole factor for returning to work.  I would talk with your plastic surgeon's office about return to work.

Bhupesh Vasisht, MD · Answer

This is not that common to see bruising at the level of the waist.  I recommend having your surgeon take a look.  Sometimes bruising can drift from the chest to a lower position but not typically that low.  Also important to know what technique was used.Good luckDr. Vasisht

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

It is not unusual to have bruising after breast augmentation. That bruising may drift downward toward your abdomen and your waist if you spend much of the time of standing and walking. This can be normal and will result in it's usual time. About two weeks.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr. MD D.D.S. FACS

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Yes, swelling and bruising
around the waist is quite common.It
will usually subside within 1 to 2 weeks.I usually recommend that my patients take at least a week off work to
allow things to settle, so perhaps you were overdoing it by going back so early
(not that it will cause any problems in the long run).

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I am not sure why you have a bruise on your abdomen after a breast augmentation, I think it is important for you to see your surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sounds a bit unusual. Best to be seen IN PERSON by your surgeon ASAP to check if something wrong...

Mel T. Ortega, MD · Answer

Thank
  you for your question .

Bruising can be normal for up to 6 weeks following breast augmentation with breast implants. I always recommend seeing your Plastic Surgeon to be sure you are healing properly.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Bruising can occur on the belly after breast augmentation although it is unusual.  The fact that you have been up and working as a barber could have caused normal bruising around your breast to migrate downward and lower on to your belly.Significant bruising after breast augmentation should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon and I suggest you contact the surgeon to be seen.  You want to be certain that there is no hematoma in either augmented breast.  Usually you would notice significant increased swelling and discomfort if you did have a hematoma, but if you were my patient I would want you to come in for an examination.

4 days post Breast Augmentation and my belly is bruised. Is this normal?

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