What’s Normal after Breast Augmentation?
Before getting breast implants, there’s a lot of information to take in. From how to choose the right size to preparing for the day of your surgery and every step in between, you’ve got a lot of reading to do!
But what about once you get home and aren’t sure what’s normal while you’re healing?
To help you navigate the waters of your recovery, here are a few things you can expect after breast augmentation.*
Tight, Uncomfortable Breasts
Your plastic surgeon should prescribe you medication to help with discomfort after your breast augmentation, but know that it’s a normal part of the healing process to feel like your breasts are tight or uncomfortable.*
As your implants begin to settle into place and your body adjusts to your new shape, you should notice a gradual improvement in these temporary effects.
[pullquote]Swelling after breast augmentation can last for several weeks, which can cause a tight feeling.[/pullquote]
High, Square-Shaped Implants
Another temporary effect that you might experience after getting brand new breast implants is a squared shape that seems to be sitting high on your chest wall. Your implants will take some time to “drop and fluff” as you recover from breast enhancement,which means they’ll settle into a more natural-looking position and soften to a rounder shape.*
Asymmetry
It’s also not uncommon for one breast to look slightly larger than the other right after breast augmentation. There are a couple reasons for this. First, both breasts aren’t necessarily going to heal at the exact same rate, so it could take a little longer for one side to drop and fluff. You also have to factor in any asymmetry that you may have had before getting breast implants.
*This information is for education only, and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.