Breast Implants: Q&A

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How Long Does It Take for Muscles to Heal After Implants?

i have submusculer implant 6weaks but i still have pain,contractions,i still feel abnormal?

7 Doctor Answers | Asked by doodee in doodee in home
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It depends on how much of the muscle was cut and your implant size

Hello, The amount of muscle contraction that you may feel after a breast augmentation depends on how much of the muscle was cut and the size of your implants. Its usually in the several month range for most. Sometimes stretching, massage, and arm movement can help expedite the process even though it hurts while doing it. All the best, Dr Repta
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Discomfort after breast augmentation

It takes a few months for everything to feel "normal," after breast augmentation. GIve it some more time.
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Post operative healing after breast augmentation ,implant surgery

There are several answers: the muscle is 80% healed at 6 weeks most women can do complete activity then most of my patients are doing near complete activity at 3 weeks the shape , softening, position can take 3-4 months. the breast will still change in the first year

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Recovery

In general the body has healed sufficiently at 6 weeks for most activities. The submusculuar placement of implants causing the muscles to contract or spasm. Usually in 2-3 months the muscles relax, the implants soft, and they settle into place. Rarely, this takes longer. Continue to follow up with your surgeon.
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Muscle "healing" after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. Every patient's recovery is different after surgery. You are still within the Bell curve at 6 weeks to feel some pain/contractions. On the other hand, it would be in your best interest to be seen by your plastic surgeon to rule out problems such as encapsulation. I am not sure what you mean when you say you “feel abnormal”; it does however take many months for the average patient to feel like the breast implants are... more
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Breast implants submuscular healing

Thank you for your question. It takes weeks for your incision to heal but months for muscle to fully heal and settle down. Pain and muscle spasms, although not typical, can last for up to 6 months to a year. I haven't seen this very often but it can happen. It can take quite awhile for some people. You may want to go back to your surgeon to be checked to make sure that you are not having a problem. Best of Luck.
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Muscle healing after breast implans

Pain and muscle contraction are common post-augment symptoms. This can last for several months, although it should improve after 6-8 weeks. You should continue to followup with your plastic surgeon at regular intervals as long as this persists.
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