Recovery from breast augmentation surgery

When you wake up, you'll probably feel as if your breasts are pushed up to your chin.  Part of this is imaginary.  As to the parts that's real, dont panic: The swelling goes down in about two weeks.  If you have a subpectoral implant, you'll likely feel some pain, because the muscle has been... more

It usually takes 4-6 weeks to recover from breast augmentation surgery. By recovery, I mean starting upper body exercises. There is obviously some individual variability, but I recommend refraining from any upper body activity or exercise for at least 4 weeks. If you work and  your work requires no... more

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 3-5 days.  After surgery you will have swelling in the upper pole of... more

After breast augmentation, most patients experience the most discomfort for 3-4 days. The main complaint is a feeling of tightness or pressure to the chest similar to engorgement. Pain medication usually keeps your pain controlled. Swelling is present for 2 weeks then subsides. You should be able to drive... more

There are many factors that can improve postoperative recovery after breast augmentation. One of the most important is the use of intercostal, intraoperative, and breast parenchymal tumescent block during surgery. These will improve pain in the postoperative period. Usually, patients will resume activity... more

After breast augmentation can expect, with some variation: 1) Discomfort from the muscle dissection for about the first 3-5 days. 2) Swelling, and maybe some mild bruising, for about the first 2 weeks. 3) No heavy lifting with arms (including lifting kids) for the first month. 4) To start light aerobic... more

After your breast implant surgery you're likely to feel tired and sore for a few days following your surgery, but you'll be up and around in 24 to 48 hours. Most of your discomfort can be controlled by prescribed medication. You may also experience a burning sensation in your nipples for about two weeks, but... more

It is most important that you choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to perform your breast augmentation surgery. If it is not done correctly, it could affect your recovery time. Most patients recover within 2 to 4 days afterwards. There will be swelling and bruising which can last for a couple... more

 Generally breast augmentation surgery recovery is between 3-5 days depending of the age of the client and the implant size chosen.  Younger clients in the 20-30 group tend to bounce back faster but still need to limit their aerobic exercise and heavy lifting for a four weeks after surgery.   I... more

* Video for post-op breast implant displacement exercises (also called breast massage) These are general observations and by no means exhaustive nor completely exclusive. Days 1-4: Inflammatory period: Swelling, pain, discomfort. Early risk for bleeding in first 24 hours.This is the period that requires the... more