How much bruising???

susanturtle7 · 10-05-2006, 01:49 PM

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

Jess · 10-05-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

I had minimul bruising and I have areola incision also. My bruising was mainly under my breast and some under the areola.

Ivy · 10-05-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

You are right, it is a very individual thing. I didn't have any bruising at all. I have seen others that were so bruised they looked like they had been beaten. The good news is if you bruise will go away, it's only temporary.

Reese1970 · 10-05-2006, 02:37 PM

I had an areola incision as well and was mainly bruised in my cleavage area, but it wasn't too bad and went away within a couple of days.

leapinliz · 10-05-2006, 02:38 PM

I agree with Ivy, everyone is different. I had no bruising at all! That doesn't mean I wasn't sore though! I also had crease incisions.

Jiggle · 10-05-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

I was one of the lucky ones. I didn't get even a hint of a bruise. I warned my boyfriend ahead of time and showed him bruised up pictures from random websites. Then after I was all healed, he said something like "wow, you didn't buise at all... that's odd." And it was.

I was also on a vitamin regime that my PS gave me that also included Bromelain and Arnica. Not sure if that contributed at all or not (as I've never had surgery before).

MonicaLeigh · 10-05-2006, 02:46 PM

I bruise so easily and just had my breast augmentation 2 days ago and so far I only have a small bruise under my left breast but it ooks like I may have a bigger one in a day or two under the left I also had the aerola incision which I highly recommend. I can totally life over my head no problem at all.

Tee · 10-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Hi Susan. I had MAJOR bruising on my right side on my ribcage and side. I think some people just bruise worse than others. It looked like someone had taken a baseball bat and beaten me with it. I even took Arnica tablets beforehand to prohibit that, but it didn't work for me. I ended up using the arnica gel after surgery and that worked really well. It also had some pain reliever in it, which felt kinda nice. My bruises were completely gone in about 3 weeks time.

leslie0764 · 10-05-2006, 03:52 PM

I didn't have any bruising at all. I also took Bromelin before my breast augmentation, not sure if that's why I didn't bruise?? I guess everyone is different as far as bruising goes. Good luck, hopefully yours will be minimal.

susanturtle7 · 10-05-2006, 04:11 PM

so everyone is talking about all of these meds (ie...arnica & Bromelin) my PS has suggested none of these?!?! is this normal? do most PS's recomend using these products?

Jiggle · 10-05-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

so everyone is talking about all of these meds (ie...arnica & Bromelin) my PS has suggested none of these?!?! is this normal? do most PS's recomend using these products?

Not every PS uses them. Even the ones who use them are a little skeptical of what they actually do. If you choose to take them on your own... just make sure you tell your PS about it.

yawaii · 10-05-2006, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

I had a crease incision and had bruising under my left breast...it wasn't bad..I acually didn't notice..my hubby did

Brendakay · 10-05-2006, 06:08 PM

Everyone is different. I think the fairer skinned you are the more apt you are to bruise. My bruising was not as severe as I thought it would be with my first breast augmentation. I was purple all around my areolas. With my re-do, I don't really have any.

Nanny66 · 10-05-2006, 07:26 PM

i bruise before ive even bumped myself ! so i thought wow im gonna get mega bruised having this done! although i felt like id had 10 rounds with tyson i had one tiny thumbnail size bruise on me right one ! and that was it! nothing else, i bruise every day on my thighs leaning over my desk at work to reach the fax machine, shove implants in and no bruising ! weird........

mom2boys · 10-05-2006, 08:50 PM

I had quite a bit of bruising for the first week, I was pretty beat up I didnt even want to look at them, but I bruise super easy. It did start to relax at about the 12 day mark!

tiffaca · 10-08-2006, 12:07 AM

TE=Tee;9844]Hi Susan. I had MAJOR bruising on my right side on my ribcage and side. I think some people just bruise worse than others. It looked like someone had taken a baseball bat and beaten me with it. I even took Arnica tablets beforehand to prohibit that, but it didn't work for me. I ended up using the arnica gel after surgery and that worked really well. It also had some pain reliever in it, which felt kinda nice. My bruises were completely gone in about 3 weeks time.[/QUOTE]

YEa im freaking out. I have yuky brusing that showed up after a few days. and yes its bad. i'm icing and everything. What can I do?

ARK · 10-08-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by susanturtle7

Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

I had the crease incision. I had NO bruising on my left and a TON on my right. I have my own theory as to why I had so much on my right. My right incision is 3/4 of an inch and my left (no bruising) is exactly an inch. So I'm thinking there was more force on my right breast trying to get the implant in. Just my opinion....

Tee · 10-08-2006, 01:04 PM

Tiffany, try the arnica gel. That worked well for me and it felt great too. Just follow the directions on the tube

10-05-2006, 01:49 PM	#1
susanturtle7 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 314 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	How much bruising??? Hi Ladies....Just wondering how much bruising to expect after my breast augmentation...i am having an aereola incision...i knwo its different for everyone but just wondering if you could share some stories?!?! Thanks!!!

10-05-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
leapinliz Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 241 Thanks: 19 Thanked 70 Times in 62 Posts	I agree with Ivy, everyone is different. I had no bruising at all! That doesn't mean I wasn't sore though! I also had crease incisions. __________________ 5'7 1/4" 148# Pre-breast augmentation 36A Post breast augmentation 36D Saline, under, crease implant 400 CC right, 380 CC left (or vice versa!)

10-05-2006, 07:26 PM	#14
Nanny66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Uk Posts: 4,420 Thanks: 840 Thanked 1,399 Times in 1,217 Posts	susan i bruise before ive even bumped myself ! so i thought wow im gonna get mega bruised having this done! although i felt like id had 10 rounds with tyson i had one tiny thumbnail size bruise on me right one ! and that was it! nothing else, i bruise every day on my thighs leaning over my desk at work to reach the fax machine, shove implants in and no bruising ! weird........ __________________ Anne Mum to 3 - nanny to 1 (and proud of it) 290cc cogel overs - Aug 2006

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Reese1970 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorCal, USA Posts: 153 Thanks: 21 Thanked 45 Times in 16 Posts	I had an areola incision as well and was mainly bruised in my cleavage area, but it wasn't too bad and went away within a couple of days.

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MonicaLeigh Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I bruise so easily and just had my breast augmentation 2 days ago and so far I only have a small bruise under my left breast but it ooks like I may have a bigger one in a day or two under the left I also had the aerola incision which I highly recommend. I can totally life over my head no problem at all.

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Tee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 162 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hi Susan. I had MAJOR bruising on my right side on my ribcage and side. I think some people just bruise worse than others. It looked like someone had taken a baseball bat and beaten me with it. I even took Arnica tablets beforehand to prohibit that, but it didn't work for me. I ended up using the arnica gel after surgery and that worked really well. It also had some pain reliever in it, which felt kinda nice. My bruises were completely gone in about 3 weeks time.

10-05-2006, 03:52 PM	#9
leslie0764 um... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 187 Thanks: 24 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	I didn't have any bruising at all. I also took Bromelin before my breast augmentation, not sure if that's why I didn't bruise?? I guess everyone is different as far as bruising goes. Good luck, hopefully yours will be minimal.

10-05-2006, 04:11 PM	#10
susanturtle7 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 314 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	so everyone is talking about all of these meds (ie...arnica & Bromelin) my PS has suggested none of these?!?! is this normal? do most PS's recomend using these products?

10-05-2006, 06:08 PM	#13
Brendakay Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Everyone is different. I think the fairer skinned you are the more apt you are to bruise. My bruising was not as severe as I thought it would be with my first breast augmentation. I was purple all around my areolas. With my re-do, I don't really have any.

10-05-2006, 08:50 PM	#15
mom2boys Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had quite a bit of bruising for the first week, I was pretty beat up I didnt even want to look at them, but I bruise super easy. It did start to relax at about the 12 day mark!

10-08-2006, 12:07 AM	#16
tiffaca Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	TE=Tee;9844]Hi Susan. I had MAJOR bruising on my right side on my ribcage and side. I think some people just bruise worse than others. It looked like someone had taken a baseball bat and beaten me with it. I even took Arnica tablets beforehand to prohibit that, but it didn't work for me. I ended up using the arnica gel after surgery and that worked really well. It also had some pain reliever in it, which felt kinda nice. My bruises were completely gone in about 3 weeks time.[/QUOTE] YEa im freaking out. I have yuky brusing that showed up after a few days. and yes its bad. i'm icing and everything. What can I do?

10-08-2006, 01:04 PM	#18
Tee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 162 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Tiffany, try the arnica gel. That worked well for me and it felt great too. Just follow the directions on the tube