Will the bandage make it harder to breath?

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I wanted to know as when I have anxiety I feel like I can't breathe I'm due to have my opp on the 27th and I'm worried about the wrapping being to tight that it makes me breathless and starts my anxiety off . Will it make it hard for me to breathe

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! After surgery you may feel like the garment is very very tight!  Every doctor wraps their patients a certain way.  The garment should be tight but not to the point were it is hard to breathe!   I would contact your plastic surgeon and let him take a look at you.  Best of luck!Dhaval M PatelDouble Board CertifiedPlastic SurgeonChicagoHoffman EstatesOakbrookOrland Park

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.The bandage should not be so tight that it restricts your breathing. If you wake up from surgery and feel that it is doing, you can always readjust the dressing. I would also discuss this with your surgeon, they may not even put a wrap on after surgery. Good luck with your surgery.

Stephen Bresnick, MD · Answer

Different doctors use different types of dressings after surgery.  Most surgeons use some mild compression in the bandage.  However, most of what you generally feel is tightness from the new implant placement.  I would speak to your doctor to discuss your concerns and the anxiety issue.  Sometimes some Xanex helps with the anxiety and makes the process easier if you have an anxiety baseline.  Best wishes!

Phillip Dahan, MD, CM, FACS · Answer

The wrap can always be adjusted  for your comfort. However, if the breast implants are partly submuscular such as with the dual plane technique, you will feel some tightness in the chest area. The larger the breast implants, the more tightness. This obviously improves over time and you will definitely get used to it. I have seen this problem before and sometimes a muscle relaxant will help significantly. Some of the muscle relaxants also  improve anxiety. Best wishes! 
 Dr. Phillip Dahan

David Graham, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that the bandage would restrict your breathing. However, the pressure from the implants themselves causes significant tightness. You will be able to breath just fine, but I would make sure your anxiety is optimally controlled before surgery.

Michael J. Yoo, MD · Answer

Generally the bandage should not cause a restriction in your breathing and can be adjusted postoperatively to make this not an issue.  Talk to your plastic surgeon beforehand and let him or her know of your concerns.
Best wishes.

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

This can certainly be an issue. You should mention this to your plastic surgeon before surgery. We do like to have some compression on the tissues after the surgery. It can be adjusted to make both of your happy, I believe.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

Will the bandage make it harder to breath?

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