is extreme swelling on one side 5 days after breast augmentation safe/normal? (Photo)

August 13, 2014
Asked By:lalaorange5 in Phoenix, AZ

yesterday post op day 4 and finally was able to get out of bed and do stuff.shower, went and got my hair done, a friend took me to dinner. today day 5 I woke up and I felt like I was having spasms on the upper part of my breasts near my armpit-pec area and it was unbearably tight. then I noticed my breasts are extremely swollen in the upper pole especially the right which has been more painful and swollen since day 1. called PS and nurse said stay elevated and its normal but I'm scared.

2 photos

Answers (9)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
August 14, 2014

Answer: "Extreme" swelling 4 days after breast augmentation?

August 14, 2014

Answer: "Extreme" swelling 4 days after breast augmentation?

August 14, 2014

Answer: Is extreme swelling on one side 5 days after breast augmentation safe/normal?

August 14, 2014

Answer: Is extreme swelling on one side 5 days after breast augmentation safe/normal?

Recommended reading

Breast Augmentation

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation

  • 95% worth it
  • 26.6k reviews
  • Avg cost: $7,588
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT