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How Long is Breast Implants Recovery Time?

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GeneseoOct 22, 2010

I am a phys ed teacher and would like to get breast implants. I want a very natural look and do not want anyone to know. I am afraid that if I take additional vacation time either before or after winter or spring break, everyone will notice. Is it possible to be back to work after only a week of recovery?

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As you may know, the submuscular approach is generally the preferred placement of implants.  When compared to a subglandular pocket, these submuscular implants are associated with a more natural appearance, a lower incidence of capsular contracture, and less palpability (you can feel the...

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Jerome Edelstein, MD

It sounds like your implant may have ruptures and you may have developed capsular contracture. Please see your surgeon as soon as possible. 

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Armando Soto, MD, FACS

Hi there- There is no way to know what bra size you will prefer after surgery until you actually go shopping for bras. The only thing we could be reasonably confident of if you were to proceed with such large implants is that you will permanently damage your breast skin and require many...

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Make sure you are following all of the post operative instructions.  You must be patient because you are still swollen from the surgery.  Share your concerns with your PS at your post op appointments. 

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