Asked By: zzg
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As you can see from the wide variety of answers here, there is no shortage of opinions when it comes to breast massage after augmentation. The breast massage technique — or for that matter, whether massage is involved at all — varies with every patient. The right approach depends on the type of implants you have, how they're placed within your body, and your surgeon's preferences. If you've already scheduled your surgery, ask your doctor to share those details with you during your preoperative visit.
Asked By: Amanda
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Each surgery is different and patients recover at varying rates, but I can offer some general guidelines, as I do with my own breast augmentation patients. Breast augmentation is typically an outpatient procedure, and you'll be ready to go home — in the care of a family member or friend — a couple of hours after your surgery is complete. Pain is very manageable, and most patients find that they only need to use prescribed medication for a few days. If you have a relatively sedentary job, you should be able to return to work after about a week. You can gradually resume other activities 2 weeks after surgery. With proper aftercare, scars typically start to fade after about 9 months to a year. However, keep in mind that breast augmentation incisions are generally hidden within the natural contours of the breast — so even before your scars are fully healed, they'll still be rather discreet.
Asked By: Lynla
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Sleeping on your side after 4 weeks is usually fine, especially if you feel more comfortable and sleep better in that position. Sleeping on your back is important during the first several weeks because you want to avoid unintentionally influencing the position of the newly inserted implants while you sleep. Even once you begin sleeping on your side, you can surround yourself with pillows to help prevent excessive tossing and turning. I recommend checking with your surgeon.
Asked By: RealSelf Admin
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Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications associated with breast augmentation. It can occur at any time after getting breast implants, and it sounds like that might be the reason for your breasts to feel harder and appear slightly distorted. It develops when the scar tissue surrounding the implant begins to tighten and squeeze the implant. Breast augmentation revision surgery is needed to correct the condition. If you do have the condition, you can elect to replace your implants or remove them.
