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?
Answer: Swelling after breast lift plus implants is normal. Swelling is a perfectly normal occurrence after any surgery, especially one as detailed as breast lift plus implants. Swelling involves not just the breasts, but also the chest wall and ribcage area, and as gravity works, eventually the abdomen, lower back, and hips!Swelling peaks over anywhere from 2-4 days, and then gradually dissipates over many weeks.At the same time, your new implants are "high and tight." but that too will change over time as your skin and muscles stretch, breast tissue compresses slightly , and ribs flatten slightly from the pressure of your new implants and tighter skin brassiere. These changes are over 6-12 months, so at 10 days post-op, you're definitely on the downhill side of your recovery!Be patient with your recovery and don't exert yourself too much. Bleeding is still a possibility for another week or two. You will continue to look better and better as the next days and weeks go by. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Answer: Swelling after breast lift plus implants is normal. Swelling is a perfectly normal occurrence after any surgery, especially one as detailed as breast lift plus implants. Swelling involves not just the breasts, but also the chest wall and ribcage area, and as gravity works, eventually the abdomen, lower back, and hips!Swelling peaks over anywhere from 2-4 days, and then gradually dissipates over many weeks.At the same time, your new implants are "high and tight." but that too will change over time as your skin and muscles stretch, breast tissue compresses slightly , and ribs flatten slightly from the pressure of your new implants and tighter skin brassiere. These changes are over 6-12 months, so at 10 days post-op, you're definitely on the downhill side of your recovery!Be patient with your recovery and don't exert yourself too much. Bleeding is still a possibility for another week or two. You will continue to look better and better as the next days and weeks go by. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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May 26, 2014
Answer: Swelling peaks at 48hours Thanks for your question. Swelling peaks at 48hrs and will then start to dissipate over the next 4-6weeks. Usually after 2 weeks you have a pretty good idea of what it will look like. Depending on the type and size of the implant as well as the implants' position this can affect things too. Best of Luck!
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May 26, 2014
Answer: Swelling peaks at 48hours Thanks for your question. Swelling peaks at 48hrs and will then start to dissipate over the next 4-6weeks. Usually after 2 weeks you have a pretty good idea of what it will look like. Depending on the type and size of the implant as well as the implants' position this can affect things too. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Swelling can last for weeks to months after Breast Augmentation. Dear Deedee,
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Answer: Swelling can last for weeks to months after Breast Augmentation. Dear Deedee,
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May 29, 2014
Answer: Swelling is normal after breast lift and augmentation. It is difficult to answer your question without photographs. You should contact your plastic surgeon for an examination and advice. While swelling is normal 10 days after breast augmentation and lift I would expect the swelling to be due to decreasing not increasing at this point.
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May 29, 2014
Answer: Swelling is normal after breast lift and augmentation. It is difficult to answer your question without photographs. You should contact your plastic surgeon for an examination and advice. While swelling is normal 10 days after breast augmentation and lift I would expect the swelling to be due to decreasing not increasing at this point.
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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 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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