Second Breast Augmentation Recovery Period

What is the recovery like for a second breast augmentation? I am going from 270cc saline and switching to 390cc saline. How long before I can work out and do push-ups again? How much quicker is recovery the second time around?

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by malibugirl in California

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Second breast augmentation.

Thanks for sharing. During the second breast operation - called a breast implant exchange - the average breast patient typically experiences less pain. Thanks and good luck, Dr. Aldo.

Aldo Guerra, MD

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Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from second breast implant augmentations surgery. Exercises to avoid (VIDEO)

The recovery depends on the procedure. For example recovery will be different if going from over to under. However, in general, recovery is usually a fraction of the first procedure which most patients liken to your breasts becoming engorged with lactation. We generally discourage patients from doing pectoralis strengthening exericses (see video below) see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Recovery from revision breast implants usually easier.

Hi. Recovery from revision breast implants is usually easier except when the breast implant pockets are originally over the muscle, and new pockets are made under the muscle.

Breast Implant exchange

The pain post-op will probably much less than the first operation and you probably will feel better sooner. However, I still would avoid exertional activity for few weeks.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Second breast augmentation hurts less

Hello, Secondary breast implant surgery tends to hurt less than the first time around unless you are going from "overs" to "unders." But what you will be able to do and when depends upon how much surgery you have planned...if the pocket needs significant work it might be a few weeks. Ask your surgeon.

It depends on if the pocket needs revision

In order to increase the size of your implants, the pocket most likely will need to be enlarged to accomodate the new implant. I would personally allow you to exercise getting your heart rate up and blood pressure up after 2 weeks. I would restrict you from heavy pec exercises such as push ups for 8 weeks at which time the new pocket will be fully lined.

Depends on the details...

Hi there- Provided that the procedure will involve only minor modifications of the implant pocket and exchange for larger ones (but the pocket location will stay the same), recovery should be much easier than after your initial operation. If, however, in addition to placing larger implants, the pocket location will be changed or if you need other significant alterations, you should expect more discomfort and recovery. The time period of activity restriction (from things like push-ups) will... more

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Stasea4 30 Mar 2013

I had my revision BA eight days ago, and I am still in tremendous pain. My first was 11 yrs ago...380 saline filled to 420. Due to severe fold malposition, I needed revision surgery with strattice. This time 600cc silicone(both under the muscle.) I also needed a good amount of revision to the pockets. First time took two weeks to heal....looks like this will be about the same. Good luck to you!

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