Breast augmentation is one of the many things that women after giving birth desire. Not only that, women who are young, have never given birth, have small breasts, and want to be more confident, breast augmentation is also an option to consider. Besides bringing a full, attractive bust, breast augmentation also makes many women worry about the risks and abnormalities afterwards.
Ask: It has been 3 months since I had breast augmentation. When I stand, my breasts feel a little soft. When I lie down, my breasts spread out to the sides, forming two hard lumps. I don't know if this is normal. Will my breasts ever become soft again? Please answer me, doctor!

Breast augmentation is one of the many things women desire after giving birth. (Illustration photo)
Dr. Vo Thanh Trung (specializing in cosmetic surgery, working in Ho Chi Minh City):
The condition you describe can occur after breast augmentation surgery, especially when the body is recovering and healing. When you are standing upright, gravity will help soften the breasts. When lying down, the breast implants can move without support from the body, causing them to spread out to the sides. This can be part of the initial adjustment process after breast augmentation surgery.
However, if you feel any abnormality in your breasts, excessive hardness or have any other concerns, you should contact your surgeon for a specific examination and consultation. Only your doctor can properly assess your condition after surgery.
As for whether your breasts will become soft later on, this depends on many factors such as the type of breast implant, the technique used to perform the breast augmentation, and how your body responds to the surgery. In many cases, your breasts may become softer after the healing and recovery process is complete. It is important to closely monitor and follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions.

If you feel your breasts are abnormal, excessively hard, or have any other concerns, you should contact your surgeon for a specific examination and consultation. (Illustration)
When should breast implants be checked promptly?
According to Dr. Vo Thanh Trung, regular breast implant inspection is an important step in protecting women's health and beauty. Especially when breast implants are subjected to strong external impacts, it can cause serious consequences.
Normally, despite their high durability, breast implants cannot avoid the risk of damage if they encounter sharp objects. In the unfortunate event that a sharp object causes direct damage to the chest area, women should quickly see a doctor for examination and timely treatment to avoid unforeseen complications.
Not only that, any unusual symptoms such as changes in softness, sudden breast tension, deformed breast shape or unevenness between the two sides are also warning signs that need attention.
This requires women to proactively and carefully examine. Ultrasound is the recommended method for detailed examination, thereby providing appropriate solutions, ensuring safety and aesthetics for the chest area.

Regular breast implant examination is an important step in protecting women's health and beauty. (Illustration photo)
Notes after breast augmentation to minimize unnecessary risks
According to experts, after surgery, patients need to strictly follow the care process including cleaning the surgical wound, applying medicine and taking medication as directed by the doctor.
In the first few days, the use of a shaping corset will be extremely necessary, and the bandage should only be removed under the guidance of a professional. To avoid causing damage to the newly lifted chest area, the patient should not lie on their stomach, and should support their back with a pillow when lying down to reduce pain and increase comfort.
Strenuous activity should be limited, avoiding sports that require a lot of movement such as swimming, golf, or tennis for at least the first month. A healthy and balanced diet is also recommended, with soft foods being eaten for about 6 hours after surgery, gradually returning to a normal diet after 8 hours.
In addition, patients should stay away from cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, carbonated soft drinks, and other stimulants for at least one month to avoid affecting the recovery process. Any unusual symptoms in the chest area should be reported immediately to the doctor and do not forget to return for a check-up on time.
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