Arthur Foley, MD
Olympia Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Arthur Foley, MD
Q: How soon after Breast Augmentation can I have my implants removed?
My advice is to be patient. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns and ask to see some progressive follow up photos and you will be amazed at the change that takes place with a little time.
The appearance of breast implants changes dramatically in the first 4-6 weeks. If the implants were placed under the muscle they always look high for the first few weeks. Since your surgery was just recently done I think it would be unwise to try to do anything under a local anesthetic (the tissue will be swollen and bruised making it hard for the surgeon to get good anesthesia with just local). Implants look bigger and feel firmer for the first month or so following surgery. We tell our patients to expect their breasts to look “goofy” until they settle in to place. Try to give yourself some time to heal.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: B.S. in Biology, Indiana University, 1971 Medical School: MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 1974 |
| Post-medical school training | RDIF Grant, Missionary Medicine General Practice, Ganta, Liberia, 1975 Residency: General Surgery, Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, MI Plastic Surgery, Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids, MI |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 29 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Providence St. Peter Hospital, Columbia Capitol Medical Center, Mason General Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | WA |
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| Location | Foley Plastic Surgery Center 3425 Ensign Rd NE, Suite 300 Ensign Medical Center Olympia, WA View map |