Swelling in Armpit Area After Breast Implants

August 23, 2010
Asked By:Casablanca4 in Calgary

I had seline implants behind muscle done 2 weeks ago. Yes,there is a normal swelling that goes with the surgery,however my concern is about the swelling on 1 side. The swelling starts from higher, actually is starts from the armpit area. I went back to the doctor and he said that I should wait 4 weeks to see if the swelling goes down. Then, wait 4 more months to see if it will even out. Of course if it does not, he will have to open it and do something. Is this normal or should I be worried?

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Answer: Do not worry.

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Answer: Do not worry.

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August 24, 2010

Answer: Swelling Takes 2-3 Months To Resolve

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2010

Answer: Swelling Takes 2-3 Months To Resolve

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2011

Answer: Armpit swelling after breast augmentation

January 13, 2011

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