The bruising has only progressively gotten worse. Photos. I've read this happens due to gravity and may be okay, but the degree to which the bruise has gotten dark and purple seems alarming. Will this travel DOWN my leg too? I have pinching pain in only the right breast. mostly the bottom part. Every ~30sec. Not too extreme (tho im on tylenol) but not the left side. The right breast does look slightly larger. Not extreme so perhaps not hematoma but the sharp, shooting pinching pain feels odd.
May 31, 2017
Answer: Post augmentation bruising The best thing to do is to call your surgeon and discuss your symptoms with them. They may want to see you. An exam is the only way to know for certain what is going on. Some bruising following surgery can be normal. Your pictures show a pretty normal progression of a resolving bruise. The pinching pain you describe can be normal as well but an exam is needed. Please contact your surgeon.
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May 31, 2017
Answer: Post augmentation bruising The best thing to do is to call your surgeon and discuss your symptoms with them. They may want to see you. An exam is the only way to know for certain what is going on. Some bruising following surgery can be normal. Your pictures show a pretty normal progression of a resolving bruise. The pinching pain you describe can be normal as well but an exam is needed. Please contact your surgeon.
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May 31, 2017
Answer: Bruising and pain after augmentation It is quite common for one side to be slightly more painful/sore than the other in the early healing period after breast augmentation surgery. Minor asymmetries are also normal. If the pain gets worse, or the swelling gets more dramatic, that would be more worrisome for a hematoma or infection. The bruising down your flanks can happen due to gravity - it looks like you have it on both sides. This should resolve in a week or so. Regardless, you should see your surgeon for a post op visit. He or she can check for a hematoma and make sure there is no major problem. Best, Dr. Emily
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May 31, 2017
Answer: Bruising and pain after augmentation It is quite common for one side to be slightly more painful/sore than the other in the early healing period after breast augmentation surgery. Minor asymmetries are also normal. If the pain gets worse, or the swelling gets more dramatic, that would be more worrisome for a hematoma or infection. The bruising down your flanks can happen due to gravity - it looks like you have it on both sides. This should resolve in a week or so. Regardless, you should see your surgeon for a post op visit. He or she can check for a hematoma and make sure there is no major problem. Best, Dr. Emily
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