Tightness and Pulling Feeling a Week After Breast Augmentation?

Question

I had a breast augmentation almost a week and a half ago. On my right side (my dominant side) about two days ago I noticed that there was a tightness as my pain went away that was almost like a pulling feeling when I was standing up straight or sitting with my shoulders back. The right breast is also slightly more swollen than the left, and I have read that these symptoms could be signs of a hematoma. Just wondering what doctors opinions on this would be. The right breast is also a bit firmer.

Jeremy Hunt, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

It is not unusual to have tightness and firmness after a breast augmentation as there is some swelling in the tissue. To be suggestive of a haematoma you usually see a significant size difference and have a significant amount more pain on the affested side

	If you have concerns though you should contact your surgeon and undergo an examination to establish if there is a problem

	Jeremy Hunt

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear LisaMarieG

	Thank you for your question!  You are early in the healing process and there can be the odd sensation or pain that comes and goes and differential swelling in your breasts- HOWEVER- if you have concerns - PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SURGEON ASAP!

	With Warm Regards,

	Trevor M Born MD

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

The best answer will come from your plastic surgeon after he or she examines you.  You should return to him or her for this type of advice.

	Dr. ES

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hematomas can present late but they are usually associated with immense pain and huge obvious swelling and skin color changes. Both sides of breast augmentations surgery do not heal the same, follow up with your surgeon but sound like you should be ok

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

Unfortunately the only opinion that counts is the one from someone that can examine you. It is possible you have a hematoma that needs surgical drainage, or possibly this is all just normal healing and you are 100% fine. Call your surgeon!

Tightness and Pulling Feeling a Week After Breast Augmentation?

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