It can be. And it can be related to muscle spasm. But because you've experienced a sudden change over the last 3 days and not improving, I would definitely speak to your surgeon ASAP. I would have wanted to see you three days ago. Good luck!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Congratulations, and thank you for your question. It is normal for one breast to sit higher than the other at first because they tend to drop at different times. I recommend consulting with your board-certified plastic surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Yes, this is normal. It is way too early to tell; however, you should call and see your surgeon for a follow-up exam.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Thank you for your question. The typical healing process can take up to several weeks/months to start healing, and while what you are experiencing does sound normal, we always encourage you to visit your surgeon and make sure everything is looking/healing well. Your surgeon will most likely want to perform a thorough breast examination on you to make sure you are not developing any problems and to make sure the implants are moving well in the pocket.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

It sounds like you may have had a hematoma. You should go back and see your plastic surgeon. Also, with an incision in the armpit, the approach is blind and no direct control of bleeding, so more likely!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

You may have a hematoma (accumulation of blood) on the right side. This will give you more fullness superiorly as well as cause more pain when you move your arm. It is not dangerous but will likely need to be evacuated so that you can heal properly. You need to go back and see the doctor who operated on you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

At 7 days, anything is possible and probably normal. It is way too early to make an assesment about implant position. Reassess the situation when the bruising is gone.

Published on Jul 11, 2012