My breast are hard and swollen after fat transfer to breast; is this normal?

December 9, 2015
Asked By:Sarah782 in Chicago, IL

I had a fat transfer to my breasts 3 and a half weeks ago. My breasts are swollen and painful. My doctor said this is normal, since there is no redness. However, they're also hard. Everything I've read online so far tells me that recovery from fat transfer is easier. This has not been the case for me. My donor area is healing nicely. My breasts still hurt and are still very swollen and hard. Is this normal? How long do I have to wait for my breasts to start softening?

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