Average Swelling Post breast augmentation

[NicoleC]

Hi Dr. Walden-

I was curious to find out what the average was when it comes to post op swelling? One Cup Size, Two? Does it depend on the patient?

I am going to see my ps tomorrow and asking him the same, but had my breast augmentation friday and am extremely distressed bc i look huge and that was not the look i wanted at all. He gave me 390cc's for my request of a full c (my stats are 5'4 1/2, 126 lbs, and a regular 36 b after a reduction from a 36f 4 years ago), HP Unders I believe. Naturally I know it is not ethical for you to answer with your opinion, but I have been extremely upset and am just so embarrassed to even leave me house right now.

I am sorry to unload all these stresses in this little thread, but i am just very unhappy.

[Dr. Walden]

I would say the normal amount of swelling is up to a cup size. Swelling varies from case to case and really just makes the breast look a bit firm and higher and not great deal bigger. Implants also tend to ride a little high and make the breast shape look a bit different then how it will look in a month. If you were to experience unilateral or bilateral swelling that was painful, bruised or much bigger than what you noticed postop, then you would want to report to your plastic surgeon immediately in case of a possible hematoma (or blood collection around the implant).


The above message is not intended to substitute or imply medical advice. Medical advice cannot be given in a forum such as this without an appropriate history and physical and doctor/patient relationship. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Walden participates in this forum as she specializes in breast augmentation and cosmetic surgery in New York, New York.