I had a breast lift with implants (anchor inscion) on May 14th and my breast are still swollen (10 days post op) how long does the swelling usually last?
May 27, 2014
Answer: Swelling after breast lift with implants Congratulations on your surgery! You don't mention whether your implants were placed over or under the muscle, and it does make a difference. In general, on top the muscle, the swelling seems to dissipate sooner at about 6-8 weeks compared to 8-12 under the muscle. There are always outliers either way, but I would never consider my own patients to be healed and at their final result at 2 wks. It is so hard to have patience and wait but that is exactly what you need to do. You should notice very gradual improvement and softening over the next 2 or more months. If you notice extreme change or extreme new swelling then see your doctor immediately. Otherwise, relax and wait it out. Best of luck!
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May 27, 2014
Answer: Swelling after breast lift with implants Congratulations on your surgery! You don't mention whether your implants were placed over or under the muscle, and it does make a difference. In general, on top the muscle, the swelling seems to dissipate sooner at about 6-8 weeks compared to 8-12 under the muscle. There are always outliers either way, but I would never consider my own patients to be healed and at their final result at 2 wks. It is so hard to have patience and wait but that is exactly what you need to do. You should notice very gradual improvement and softening over the next 2 or more months. If you notice extreme change or extreme new swelling then see your doctor immediately. Otherwise, relax and wait it out. Best of luck!
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May 26, 2014
Answer: Swelling after breast lift and augmentation? Swelling is completely normal after a breast lift and implants. Typically, the swelling can last for several weeks -- you will see a large decrease in swelling during the first 2-3 weeks after surgery and then more subtle changes during the next several months as the breasts "settle". Abnormal swelling that you should contact your surgeon about includes a sudden increase in size of one breast, one breast being more swollen then the other breast, or an increase in pain on one breast relative to the other. Good luck!
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May 26, 2014
Answer: Swelling after breast lift and augmentation? Swelling is completely normal after a breast lift and implants. Typically, the swelling can last for several weeks -- you will see a large decrease in swelling during the first 2-3 weeks after surgery and then more subtle changes during the next several months as the breasts "settle". Abnormal swelling that you should contact your surgeon about includes a sudden increase in size of one breast, one breast being more swollen then the other breast, or an increase in pain on one breast relative to the other. Good luck!
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