Flutter/gurgling after breast augmentation. Is this common?

Question

I'm 2 days post op B/A and I'm feeling a flutter, gurgling, bubbling sensation in my breasts mostly my left. Is this common?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jule1777,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Gurgling sounds can be caused by fluid inside the pocket but in most cases it resolves within a few days. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The sounds and sensations you are describing are quite common following breast augmentation and are likely caused by the antibiotic irrigation solution used during your procedure.  These sensations and sounds will resolve as healing progresses.  Good luck.

Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD · Answer

Movement of fluid or air within the breast pocket at 2 days after breast augmentation is certainly possible.  However, I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon to be sure there is nothing concerning going on.  Good communication between patient and surgeon both before and after surgery is very important.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource for accurate assessment and meaningful advice/reassurance but the types of sensations  and noises you are experiencing are common reported after breast augmentation surgery. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with longer-term.

Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD, FACS · Answer

Good question.  This is most likely fluid that will be resorbed by the body in a matter of days.  To be sure you should have your surgeon evaluate the situation.

Nicholas A. Flugstad, MD · Answer

In person visit would be required to give you the answer, but you are probably hearing small amounts of air or fluid around your implant. In the first few days after surgery this can be normal and common. It usually stops pretty quickly. Discuss with your surgeon and see your surgeon as recommended.

Ben Gbulie, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Thanks for your question.Unfortunately it will be hard to tell what's going on without an in-person examination. It does sound like there may be retained fluid in the breast pockets which is typically not abnormal since the pocket is irrigated during surgery. If this is the case the fluid should be absorbed and the sounds resolve.Please share your concern with your PS and see him or her if any redness or swelling develop.I hope this helps.....

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is very common to feel and hear unusual sounds in the breasts after breast augmentation.  This can be crepitus or air that is in the pocket or antibiotic fluid that was injected.  This will resolve in a few days.  However his eyes best to check with your surgeon.

Flutter/gurgling after breast augmentation. Is this common?

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