I’m 7 weeks post op breast augmentation and both my breasts are red ever since I did the surgery, there’s no pain just redness

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I’m 7 weeks post op breast augmentation and both my breasts are red ever since I did the surgery, there’s no pain just redness, what could be the issue? I wear a cotton sports bra at all times could this be the issues

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to assess without a photo and without seeing you in person. Please see your plastic surgeon for a follow up visit. 
  
Regards,

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It sounds like you are experiencing normal healing. Often times the breasts will have redness which is part of the normal healing process.  However it can also be a sign of infection, especially if combined with warmth, fever, or pain.  It is best to check with your surgeon just to be sure all is progressing as expected.

Chen Lee, MD · Answer

Following breast augmentation, the skin of the chest responds to the load and stretch of the implant with an increased in blood flow. The increased blood flow to the skin gives a pink like appearance to the skin. In 2-4 months, your skin will adapt to the load and the color will return to normal. I hope this explanation helps you better understand the natural healing processes that follow breast augmentation. Wishing you well in your recovery.

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