Is the recovery time with silicone Breast implants longer then saline?

June 28, 2015
Asked By:Newmommy20152 in Bakersfield, CA

I have friends and family that have saline implants and they felt perfectly fine after 2-3 days. I'm 9 days into my recovery and I still discomfort and the need to keep icing.

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