How Much Will Swelling Reduce After Breast Implants?

I had 400cc saline implants put in over the muscle 3 days ago. I am 5’10” and about 140lbs. I was big breasted beofre but lost a lot of volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding. I am not too sore but seem to be very tight and swollen. I know it is to be expected, but I am curious as to how much the swelling will go down. I was told to expect a full C cup or a small D and right now I measure an E cup and they appear quite asymmetrical. I’ma bit worried and could use some reassurance. Thank You

Dr. Barr’s Response:

Your augmantation result should improve with time.

Thank you for your question. From your pictures, it appears that you and your surgeon decided on saline implants in the submammry plane, through an inframammary incision. It is very early after surgery and swelling is not uncommon. Swelling will improve with time and your breasts will improve in appearance. The asymmetry that you see likely will improve with time if it wasn’t present pre-operatively. Pre-operatively, when you did your sizing in her office, you should have determined what implant size was correct for you. Your final result will look like your sizer did, don’t worry. In my practice, most patients chose submuscular, cohesive gel implants. I use both Allergan and Mentor implants and all implant styles. I find cohesive gel implants, placed under the muscle, give the most natural, soft, appearing breasts with no ripples. I get my patients to do arm movements immediately after surgery. We start advil day 2. Implant movements are started 6 days post operatively. . I would keep your booked follow up appointments with your surgeon and follow the recommend post operative care instructions. In the event that you need a second opinion, I am in your city and would be happy to see you at any time.

All the Best. Scott Barr, MD, FRCSC, Plastic Surgeon.