Is it normal for my breasts to feel "tight" in the morning only?

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I am 8 days post op with BA and lift. I Have had no complications so far. My implants are 600cc. Through out the day the muscles spasm. I Feel that but this doesn't feel like muscular it feels more like swelling. My implants are under the muscle. I See my PS on July 6... Was just curious now... Thanks you in advance!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello Kgar0862. Congratulations on your breast augmentation! Yes, this is normal to have muscle spasms and these are always worse in the morning. It is early in the recovery period. I think you should follow closely with your PS.  All these concerns will improve as healing progresses. Best, Dr. ALDO.

Jason Altman, MD · Answer

Both muscle spasm and tightness are normal symptoms at this stage of your recovery.  Most patients will feel some degree of tightness in the morning from not moving much throughout the night.  This will improve as you move around and go about your day. Of course if you are having severe pain or noticing increased swelling or changes in the breasts on one side more than the other it is important to go see you surgeon.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. At this stage in the recovery process it is normal to be feeling some degree of tightness and swelling, especially after staying in one position for several hours. All the best, Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Ryan Dodde II, MD · Answer

This is very normal. In the weeks and sometimes months after surgery, the breasts will remain swollen. During the day, the swelling goes down when the fluid drains from the chest. When you sleep, the fluid redistributes back to the chest, making the breast feel tight. This will improve over time.

Brian Coan, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Kgar, I completely agree with Dr. Blinski here in that it's always best to follow up directly with your plastic surgeon with all your post operative concerns.  In general however it is not uncommon to feel tightness or pain in the breast area just eight days after your breast augementation procedure.  Very best to you. -Brian Coan, MD, FACS

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

ALWAYS best to have many follow up appointments with your surgeon to assist in responding to ALL your early post concerns...

Anh Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

This is normal and will improve with time as you get further along in your recovery.  Continue to follow up with your PS.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

This is a common symptom, and should not be a cause for alarm. The swelling and tightness often resolves during the day with gravity assist. All the best.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal to feel some tightness early in the morning since you have been laying down. As you stand up, the implant can fall away from the muscle somewhat, and some tissue swelling and fluid can drop down further away from the muscle. As you heal, this tightness will improve.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

It is normal after submuscular breast augmentation to have muscle spasms especially in the morning. These post op effects will subside with time. Continue to see your plastic surgeon.

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Is it normal for my breasts to feel "tight" in the morning only?

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