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.
August 14, 2014
Answer: "Extreme" swelling 4 days after breast augmentation? Swelling after breast augmentation is normal. So is muscle spasm and pain. What is not normal is "EXTREME" swelling, to use your words. It is very likely that your swelling is not a concern, especially because it is the same on both sides, however, if any of my patients claimed to have "extreme" swelling, I would want them to be seen immediately - no matter what time or day. I am sure that your surgeon (and everyone else on this site) would feel the same way. It is best that you are seen if you are concerned so that your surgeon can make sure that you do not have a hematoma or bleeding.
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August 14, 2014
Answer: "Extreme" swelling 4 days after breast augmentation? Swelling after breast augmentation is normal. So is muscle spasm and pain. What is not normal is "EXTREME" swelling, to use your words. It is very likely that your swelling is not a concern, especially because it is the same on both sides, however, if any of my patients claimed to have "extreme" swelling, I would want them to be seen immediately - no matter what time or day. I am sure that your surgeon (and everyone else on this site) would feel the same way. It is best that you are seen if you are concerned so that your surgeon can make sure that you do not have a hematoma or bleeding.
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August 14, 2014
Answer: Is extreme swelling on one side 5 days after breast augmentation safe/normal? If your implants are under the muscle it is not uncommon to have some muscle spasms which can be quite uncomfortable. Extreme swelling needs to be evaluated by your surgeon to make sure there has not been blood or fluid accumulating around your implant(s). If the swelling and tightness is about the same on both sides then bleeding is less likely to be the cause. I would certainly limit the use of your arms until otherwise instructed by your surgeon. Hopefully things will improve in the next few days but keep in close contact with your surgeon if you have concerns.
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August 14, 2014
Answer: Is extreme swelling on one side 5 days after breast augmentation safe/normal? If your implants are under the muscle it is not uncommon to have some muscle spasms which can be quite uncomfortable. Extreme swelling needs to be evaluated by your surgeon to make sure there has not been blood or fluid accumulating around your implant(s). If the swelling and tightness is about the same on both sides then bleeding is less likely to be the cause. I would certainly limit the use of your arms until otherwise instructed by your surgeon. Hopefully things will improve in the next few days but keep in close contact with your surgeon if you have concerns.
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