Is Swelling and Tightness After Breast Augmentation Normal?

This is very common, particularly with sub muscular placement. Most bruising and swelling will resolve within two weeks of your surgery. You may also feel discomfort and pain, which is generally well controlled by pain medications. Tingling is usually an indication that the sensation in your breasts/nipples is returning and that is a good thing. As your body adjusts to the implants, the tightness you're experiencing will also resolve. This is usually by the fourth month.

Swelling and tightness are very normal after breast augmentation.  It varies from patient to patent.  Some have so little swelling their results at 1 week look as if it has been 6 months.  Others have swelling which can last months.  It is dependent on your body and its ability to heal after surgery, and how well you follow directions and take care of yourself.  If you push too hard, you will make the swelling worse, and it will last longer.

Hi & thank you for your question.It is common to have swelling and tightness after breast augmentation surgery. You may have this swelling for a couple of weeks. As your body heals you will begin to feel more comfortable. Contact your surgeon with any concerns or questions. Best of luck.

At one week post-op, this is a very common outcome and in your case is most likely quite normal. As a patient's body adjusts to breast implants, especially those placed under the muscle, some swelling and tightness is to be expected. This tends to improve as your healing progresses. If you have any concerns, though, contact your surgeon or other staff you have interacted with at your surgical facility. They can advise you further or set up a follow up appointment to make sure everything's going according to plan.

swelling and tightness after breast augmentation is common. Much has to do with the size of the implant and he extent of the surgical dissection. Larger implants stretch out the tissues more and result in larger and more pronounced temporary swelling. The tissue relaxes over time. Submuscular implant placement swells the pectoral muscle as well the breast tissue. taking arnica and restricting salt intake help to limit the swelling process.

It can be normal, but it depends on how severe your symptoms are.  Where is your PS? You should see your surgeon and have them examine you to ensure that you do not have a hematoma or other collection.

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Patients undergoing breast augmentation can anticipate significant tightness and swelling in the immediate post-operative period.  This swelling resolves quickly with the vast majority being gone in about three weeks.  Almost all of the visible swelling is gone in 4 to 6 weeks, but small amounts of residual swelling may be present for up to 3 to 4 months following surgery.  In most cases as swelling resolves the sensation of tightness improves as well.
Compression bras and dressings are frequently used following breast augmentation to minimize swelling.  Swelling can add to a patient’s post-operative discomfort.  It can also increase anxiety regarding breast size immediately after surgery.
For these reasons, we feel it is important for the patient and the surgeon to have good communication regarding this topic immediately following surgery.  In this situation, a little reassurance can go a long way towards making this a comfortable experience.

Swelling you are describing sounds normal since you are only 7 days post surgery. I would recommend you talk with your surgeon to make sure everything is healing correctly. Best of Luck!

This new swelling is not normal but not alarming. Most likely the swelling is temporary and as long as it does not continue to get worse, it should resolve over time. If you have any concerns, follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Tightness and swelling are extremely common and to be expected following breast augmentation surgery and will vary depending on the unique circumstances.