Air pockets/water feeling in breast after 10 weeks. Is that normal?

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I have noticed when I bend over, walk or move my breast it feels like a slushy movement inside. I can't hear anything but I can feel it. Almost like I have air or water and it wants to come out. they are only 10 weeks old so I thought this was odd. I called the Dr but she said give it a few more days. I don't feel like this is normal. And they have no bursing or swelling. They are Silicon as well!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.It takes a while to get used to the feeling of having an implant in your body.It will move around a bit (especially if smooth) which is an odd sensation.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

George Volpe, MD · Answer

Although there is a little bit of air in any operative site immediately after surgery, one would not expected there 10 weeks postoperatively. A good exam by your surgeon may be necessary to determine the sensation that you are having. If you have gel-filled implants one would not expect a sloshing feeling. If one has saline filled implants, if for some reason a lot of air was left in the implant, one can hear a sloshing sound. It is important for the surgeon one placing saline implants to remove the air.

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

Many surgeons rinse the breast pocket out with antibiotic solution before placing the implant. This fluid takes time to be absorb by the body. Although 10 weeks is a bit longer than usual. At times the body creates fluid as a reaction to the implant. Follow up closely with your surgeon.

Frank J. Ferraro, MD · Answer

At my initial consultation with my patients we discussed all the aspects of healing. One part of healing is a feeling of a space or air around the implant. It can be many things and you speak with your plastic surgeon but many times it will subside with time.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

There can indeed be a small amount of air or fluid around the implant right after breast augmentation, however by ten weeks any fluid should be gone. You might just be getting used to the feeling of the implants, but to be sure let your surgeon have a look.

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