Second Breast Augmentation Recovery Period

Thank you for your question! This answer will vary amongst each
surgeon, and it is wisest to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I n
my practice, utilizing the fast track technique after breast
augmentations, women are readily able and doing most things virtually
immediately after this procedure. She is even recommended to go out for
dinner that evening. However, follow your surgeon's instructions for
postoperative care and restrictions, but it is common for most women to
resume many of the preoperative activities and duties within a week.After an implant exchange, such as that you are describing, is usually even easier than a primary, or initial, augmentation procedure.  Since the pocket is already created and there is typically less pocket work done, the pain is usually less.  I would still follow your surgeon's instructions, but a restriction with use of your chest as well as a postoperative garment is often recommended for several weeks.  Best wishes for an excellent result!

Hi @MalibuGirl - A key component of considering surgery is definitely figuring out the length of the recovery after surgery. Overall after a first-time augmentation it's about a 5-9 day recovery and most patients can go back to work within 3-5 days depending on the type of work they do. For re-operations it really depends on what is involved. If you have Capsular Contracture requiring Capsulectomies (Removal of capsules) then there is a little more soreness.
As long as your work does not involve heavy lifting over 10 pounds you should be fine to go back after a week or so. The results evolve and improve over the early postoperative period taking about 12 weeks to see the implants settle into the pocket and the swelling dissipated.

The Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation protocol can reduce downtime. It's a combination of subtle technique modifications that all add up leading less pain, blood loss and a quicker recovery.
We utilize this method to reduce prolonged downtime which can be a deal breaker for some individuals whose busy lifestyles simply cannot accommodate a lengthy healing process. 
The Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation techniques allow quick recovery because they place breast implants while minimizing tissue damage. This leads to less discomfort during the healing period than traditional breast augmentation surgery. 
Thanks,
Dr. Chopra
Plastic Surgeon
Breast * Body * Face Expert

I appreciate your question. 
Typically, my guideline is, the first week is the hardest. By the second week you feel better, at four weeks you feel 100% and at six weeks you can go back to complete normal routines and exercising.  
Four days after surgery, I would be careful as you are still at risk for bleeding. If you are taking any pain medication, I would not drink alcohol.  With my 'Schwartz Rapid Recuperation' recovery, most of my patients out to dinner the following evening.
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. 
  
Best of luck! 
    
Dr. Schwartz 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 
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