Breast Augmentation

Q:

I am considering breast augmentation. I heard that during the healing process, one breast may drop faster than the other, and one may be larger than the other due to the swelling. Is this true?

A:

It is true that sometimes one implant may "settle" into position more quickly than the other. But excessive swelling of one breast during the immediate postoperative period could indicate a problem. In such instance, one should always consult with the operating surgeon.

Answered by: Suman K. Das, M.D., FACS
Flowood, MS

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