Weight Gain Normal After Breast Augmentation?

Weight gain following surgery is commonly due to fluid retention. The weight from your implants total is 1.6 pounds.  The volume difference between 320 cc and 360 cc implants is 1.3 ounces for each implant.  This is not a significant volume difference to effect the overall result.  It sounds like you've retained a significant amount of fluid and probably have some swelling at this point. Most patients will see a significant change in breast volume over 2-3 weeks following surgery. I would wait at least 6 weeks before drawing any early conclusions about your result.  Breast implant size and shape will continue to improve 3-6 months following surgery, and your perception of the result may change during this time as well.  Please discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon who performed the surgery.  Good luck to you. 

The implants themselves weigh about 1.6 puns at this size.  You need to factor that in.  Also, the early postoperative swelling will go down.  The difference between 320 and 360 may not be enough for you to lose sleep over.  You will likely get used to the size, the breast shape will improve, and everything will resolve itself over the first 6 months.  Do not despair!

Thanks for your question!
Give it some time. It can take 3 to 6 months for the implants to drop and settle into position. Reach out to your surgeon with any questions or concerns. Best wishes!

Weight gain is extremely common after breast augmentation. Of course, the significant weight gains within 24hrs is very unusual but obviously related to weight of the implants (although only a minor contribution) and significant fluid retention and swelling. I also suspect the scales are wrong?! Either way, such short term weight gain is almost certainly temporary and will quickly resolve. A greater issue is the potential for genuine weight gain beyond that associated with simple fluid retention and swelling. I warn all my patients about the potential for weight gain and bowel problems that can occur after surgery.WEIGHT GAIN - After surgery you will be less active than
normal - burning less calories. You will be at home more and likely eating more
than usual - consuming more calories. Therefore, it is very easy and common to
put in weight in the early stages after surgery. At a time when you should be
feeling happy and have a boost in your confidence, you can easily be a little
upset over weight gain. So now that you know this, do your best to avoid it.

CONSTIPATION - Constipation is an unpleasant possible
issue in the first week or two after surgery. This is typically caused by the
pain killers used during and after surgery which cause constipation and
bloating. Also, being less mobile after surgery exacerbates this. So have
plenty of fluids and fibre, and take additional products to help keep you
regular such as Metamucil.

Thank you for your question.  The additional pounds on the scale is most likely the result of swelling that occurs immediately after surgery.  As the swelling subsides, you should see the pounds fall off the scale as well.  I hope this helps!

Thank you for your question. Abdominal swelling is normal after breast augmentation. Swelling follows gravity and thus your abdomen (and sometimes the thighs) will experience more swelling and add confusion to the post-op period. You may even notice that you've added many pounds on the scale that cannot be explained solely by the addition of implants. You should notice a decrease in the abdominal swelling with each week that passes by.

It generally takes a few months for the breasts to settle. During this time, you will be affected by swelling as well. This could be contributing to your weight gain. Give it four months or so. In the meantime, drink plenty of fluids, go to the washroom regularly and cut back on sodium.

         Weight gain occurs
frequently following surgery. This weight gain is the result of fluid retention
and occurs to some degree in all patients. In response to significant
physiologic stress such as surgery, it’s normal for patients to retain fluid
and gain weight.

         Your breast implants
account for less than two pounds of your weight gain. The remaining weight gain
is related to water weight. It’s important to remember, that this is a
temporary phenomena and within two weeks, most patients have returned to their
baseline.

         If you have concerns
about this issue, make sure it’s discussed with your plastic surgeon. In many
cases, a little reassurance can make the post-operative experience less
stressful for patients. 

IT is not uncommon for my patients to report a 5 pound weight gain after breast implant augmentation despite the fact that the implants weigh nor more than 2 pounds.

Hi,
Thank you for your question.
40 cc is not a big enough difference to make you gain several pounds. Typically, you should only gain a couple pounds at most after your surgery depending on the size of the implant.
You could still be experiencing some swelling so give your body a little more time to heal and adjust to the implants. After a few months, you should see a more realistic view of your body after your breast augmentation.
Weighing yourself the day after surgery is also not a good idea, since patients usually retain water, and this can take a few weeks to get out of your system, especially because most patients are not very active initially.
Thanks for your question. Have a great day!
Best regards,
Dr. Speron