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A 39-year-old female asked:
My breasts feel like they are going to explode. i had 400cc silcone implants this morning. is this a normal feeling? can't sit up or stand.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Call and talk to : Your surgeon about your symptoms. In the meantime, try applying cold compress and take tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain. Hope u feel better!
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Dr. Kenneth Bemudezanswered
Surgery - Plastics 31 years experience
Breast implant recov: It's a very normal feeling to have pressure or pain after breast augmentation surgery. You wont "explode" and the cause is from the swelling associated with this procedure, especially 1-3 days after your surgery.
I use a pain pump and recommend ice, but check with your surgeon to make sure you don't have a bleeding complication (hematoma) as soon as possible.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
May be normal : If the swelling is symmetric, it is likely a normal, response to surgery. Continue to do arm exercises as shown and take medication as prescribed. On rare occasions, the swelling may be due to bleeding but this tends to be on one side only. It is not a life threatening situation. However, mid not tolerable, you should contact your surgeon.
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