Pain level for Breast augmentation and Tummy Tuck?

I frequently perform an augmentation at the same time as an abdominoplasty; in fact, I call this a "Mommyplasty" or a "Mommy-Makeover." Very few patients think this combined procedure is too painful and the majority can go back to work in an office within a 10 days. Obviously, some patients... more

I would recommend using a pain pump, adequate ongoing and as-needed pain medications. May need assistance with getting in and out of bed for 3-5 days. If you have young children, you will not be able to hold them tight or pick them up for at least 2-4 weeks.

Breast augmentation if usually not too painful, especially if a muscle relaxant and pain medication are given and properly used. Usually the majority of pain subsides after a couple of days.   A Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is definitely more painful than breast augmentation.  Most patients... more