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What is "Rapid Recovery" Breast Augmentation Surgery? Is It Just a Gimmick?

asked 1 year ago by pfsvp in Seattle
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
Question viewed 1,449 times
Tags: recovery

I read about it on a breast implant forum but it sounds too good to be true. Is it just a gimmick? If not, what are the pros and cons?

21 answers to What is "Rapid Recovery" Breast Augmentation Surgery? Is It Just a Gimmick?

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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation- Gimmick or Reality?

Understandably, many surgeons are reluctant to admit that quick recovery or rapid recovery is possible. While the name is developed for effective marketing  (there has to be a way to present this breakthrough technique and philosophy to the public effectively, right?),  the procedure and its merits are REAL and have been shown in peer-reviewed scientific literature published as early as 2002 by Dr. John Tebbetts.  I stand by it, regardless of criticisms for the name, flash... more
Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

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Rapid recovery breast augmentation

Many surgeons are promoting 'rapid recovery' breast augmentation, which is something I have always attempted to provide to patients. Over the years I have incorporated surgical techniques and instrumentation that are extremely helpful in this regard, the ultimate goal being that of creating the least possible tissue trauma that is necessary to get the implants into an aesthetically ideal position. We also incorporate the use of anti-inflammatory medication and early... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

The name is essentially a marketing ploy, but the concept behind it is choosing the appropriate implant is vital. I believe that this was coined by Dr. John Tebbetts. Essentially, he teaches that implant sizing needs to be matched to the individual breast and that careful pocket dissection and appropriate tissue handling techniques lead to a quicker recovery. He has also been noted to say that he encourages his patients to go out dancing that night. Breast augmentation in general... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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The truth about 'rapid recovery' breast augmentation

The concept of a 'rapid recovery' after breast augmentation was presented by Dr. Tebbets, a gifted plastic surgeon, however also a gifted showman. The idea is that with a very careful creation of the pocket and placement of the breast implants patients could go about their business normally the day or two after breast augmentation, and even go out dancing. Well, some can though others cannot. Breast augmentation in a pocket under the muscle requires separation and... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

"Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation" relies on certain techniques and protocols to provide patients with the best outcome possible when having breast augmentation surgery.  When done with more science and less "art" the outcomes are more predictable.  Therefore, excellent outcomes are repeatable. There is nothing magical about the terminology. Most patients can return to daily activities and work within 2 days. The important part is to choose an implant... more
Bahram Ghaderi, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

Regarding :  "What is "Rapid Recovery" Breast Augmentation Surgery? Is It Just a Gimmick? I read about it on a breast implant forum but it sounds too good to be true. Is it just a gimmick? If not, what are the pros and cons?" The term Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation was originally coined by Dr. John Tebbetts of Dallas who I know and who I greatly admire. John is extremely liked or disliked by many Plastic surgeons because of his honesty, brashness and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid recovery

From experience there are no cons of Rapid recovery, only pros. I am a firm believer in this method and have used it for many years following. Patients recover quicker, have less pain and require fewer narcotics. I believe the early stretching exercises in the recovery room and first few days post op decrease spasm of the chest wall muscles thus reducing pain. Although not everyone does as well some patients are out for dinner the next nigh. I had one patient attend the INDY 500 the day... more
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation Recovery

Breast Augmentation is outpatient surgery. After surgery, you may experience some soreness that should be easily managed with one-two pain pills every 6 hours. Usually, my patients do not require pain medications beyond 2-3 days. After surgery you will have swelling in the upper pole of your breast. This swelling resolves over 2-3 weeks. I recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks after surgery. Usually, 24-48 hrs after surgery, most patients feel comfortable doing... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid-recovery breast augmentation? Yes

Most breast augmentations should have a rapid recovery--1-3 days, typically.  The only longer restriction is on chest exercises, which cannot be resumed for 6 weeks in my practice. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid recovery breast augmentation, gimmick?

Surgeons and patients alike are interested in breast augmentation recovery being as painless as possible. There is no such thing as "painless" breast augmentation. However, there are a few tricks that can help make the experience a good one. Gentle, meticulous implant pocket creation without tearing of tissues, correct implant sizing, and excellent control of bleeding are routine for any plastic surgeon worth his weight. Early arm... more
York Jay Yates, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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VIDEO (click more below) for Rapid Return after Breast Implants

Rapid recover refers to techniques in which minimal manipulation and trauma to surgery with early post-operative mobilization may produce a faster return to activity. See video below for these type of exercises see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breasr Augmentation should lead to a rapid recovery.

"Rapid Recovery " Breast Augmentation is a good marketing  tool . The concept behind it is carfull selection of the implant size and careful dissection of the pocket without blunt dissection. I believe most of the pain after surgery for Breast Augmentation is determined by the size of the implant and postoperative bleeding. If the pocket to implant size is not tight the pain should be less because there is less pressure. If there is little post operative... more
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery is as rapid as you want it to be

Using the term "Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation" is a marketing ploy ,similar to "scarless breast augmentation "or" scarless breast lift". I have patients who I've done breast augmentation on,and went back to work the next day.I have done the same procedure on other patients, who don't get out of bed for two days. A lot of it depends on your state of mind ,as well as your pain threshold. I don't have a problem with the patient resuming normal... more
Joseph M. Perlman, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

Hi there- While I do agree that skilled and knowledgeable plastic surgeons familiar with the principles stressed by Dr. John Tebbetts are able to have their patients achieve comfort much faster than those who do not follow the basic principles of gentle surgical technique, I would be a bit wary of someone who feels they need to use this as a means of attracting patients.... If the surgeon was simply answering a question about their technique- great, these principles are sound. But if more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Ask them...likely a gimmick.

Hello,   Rapid recovery breast augmentation? Sounds like a marketing term to me. What do the surgeons at this practice do differently? Ask them. Any good plastic surgeon will work to gently create the implant pocket and control bleeding.      Best Regards,   John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

Yes, there is such a thing as rapid recovery breast augmentation. If your surgeon says there is not, he/she is likely not the one you want to choose for your surgery. Over my many years of breast augmentation, I often observe in amazement the major difference between my quiet relaxed patient in the recovery room across the curtain from a colleague's who may be crying out in pain. It is my experience that my post-op patients return to the... more
Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Antell re: rapid recovery Breast Augmentation

Re; What is "Rapid Recovery" Breast Augmentation Surgery? Is It Just a Gimmick? I read about it on a breast implant forum but it sounds too good to be true. Is it just a gimmick? If not, what are the pros and cons? Meticulous surgical technique and gentle handling of the tissues can minimize the recovery for patients and in following these priciples patients can recover quickly.  Each patient is unique however, and has different surgical requirements.  In my... more
Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Most Patients Recover Rapidly

Pfab, Most board certified plastic surgeons today use meticulous dissections techniques and implant selections that better fit the patients body characteristics.  This fact allows most of our patients to have a 'rapid recovery'.  Patients usually can return to non strenuous work activities in 2 days or so.  Under the muscle placement of the implants may increase the recovery somewhat, as well.  Keep in mind that each patient has a different threshold for pain... more
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation

Rapid recovery breast augmentation is not a gimmick and there are no cons. When I first heard Dr. Tebbetts present this concept, I wondered why he was spending time emphasizing the obvious. All my patients were back to normal activities within 24-48 hours, so what was the big deal? The big deal is that if you select the proper implant and do the surgery correctly, the patient recovers rapidly and has a redo rate of only 2-3 % rather than the 15-20 % otherwise reported. The problem is that... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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"Rapid Recovery" Breast Augmentation"

Read Dr Aldea's statement many times, he hits it on the head. I to am a Tebbetts follower. And I ALWAYS use his principals in surgery of gentleness. Be careful of "surgeons" who quote this concept if they are not true boarded PS's. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Avoiding pain with breast augmentation.

Recovery following breast augmentation is of course quite subjective.  In general, I believe that blood in the breast implant pocket is the cause of post operative pain.  Meticulous dissection under direct vision and avoiding bleeding are the keys.  Blood and swelling tend to lead to muscle spasm and pain.  
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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