Is rapid recovery breast augmentation more expensive than a traditional augmentation? And is placement under the muscle?

Hello,Although it is used as a marketing term, it is very much a series of steps that are potentially very different from some (most) surgeon's techniques.  There are NOT multiple ways of performing it, as stated by one of my esteemed colleagues. It begins with a strong emphasis on patient education, mostly to let them know that they won't be going from an A cup to a D cup.  Next is biodimensional analysis to determine optimum implant size. Next is the surgery through an inframammary incision using only electrocautery dissection to minimize collateral damage. No sizers are ever used, but instead the implants are placed, ideally with a funnel. Adjustments are made if necessary, once again using only electrocautery, and the incisions are closed.  Surgery is typically 25 minutes.  Motrin and arm stretching exercises are begun with in 2 hours after surgery, and most people are doing all activities of daily living within 1 to 3 days. I tell my RN's to get a 'little help from their friends' during the first week back, and most do very well after a week recovery. I've had an occasional nurse take the weekend off only.Best of luck!

This is a great question! Every breast augmentation I perform is a "rapid recovery" surgery. I do not charge extra so that you can recover faster. No surgeon should charge you extra for fast recovery. However, the surgical techniques used to allow patients to recovery quickly after surgery are advanced techniques and can only be performed by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. You should find a very experience plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation and you will have a quick and safe recovery. Check out my tips to getting the best breast augmentation results below!

In large part a marketing term. Surgery should be done precisely and as atraumatically as possible.  The best thing to do is speak to a few patients who have had surgery by the PS you like and see what their experience was. Keep in mind we all deal with pain differently. Most of my patients - if they have surgery on Thursday are back to work on Monday. 

No heavy lifting or exercise for three weeks after surgery. Your recovery from my typical breast augmentation is about 5 days minimum till you get back to work with no lifting.

Thanks for your inquiry, being a nurse can be a very physically demand job.  It also can be a mentally taxing one as well.  I have had the opportunity to operate on countless nurses over the past two decades and getting back to work feeling safe in performing your duties is always a high priority. But, getting a result that aesthetically pleasing and durable result is an equally important one. There are a few things like implant selection, position, and the sutures and dressings that surgeons use that may speed or slow a recovery;  but ultimately your own body completes the healing process.  Meet with surgeons whose work you like the most.  

Thanks for your question.  Rapid recovery after breast augmentation is not new.  Also it doesn't cost extra.  Every surgeon has their own protocol for rapid recovery and please select a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.  You can include this question with your list of questions during the consultation. Best of luck. 

Hi LiveLaugh,The rapid recovery involves specific steps.  See the link below!  It is the same price.  Yes it is under the muscle.  Our nurses get back to work soon after.  Yes, you
can expect a quick recovery. It is a surgical procedure that uses special instruments and techniques
to minimize tissue damage and avoid touching the ribs. It causes far less
trauma to surrounding tissue than traditional approaches, and it dramatically
reduces pain, suffering, and recovery time.

Quick-recovery BA is not a “gimmick.” Much has been published
in our plastic surgery
journals on the quick recovery approach in recent years. These specialized techniques actually speed recovery and get you back to
your daily routine, kids and work. A
recent study followed over 2,800 BA patients for this recovery program showing
over 90% of the QR patients returned to normal daily
activities within 24 hours. Some even went out the evening of their
surgery.
Because these PS journals are “peer-reviewed” and edited, they are the
gold-standard in our field as being valid science. Therefore, these are sound
techniques, not marketing hype.

The main concerns
aren't the incision or the pocket placement, but what maneuvers are done during
the procedure and how fast you start your postop exercises. It is like a
marathoner. The worst thing a marathoner can do is to lie down and rest
at the finish. You would be the same right after your surgery, when you
would want to keep moving, keep loose and do your stretching exercises. If
you want to look at the web reference below from the Aesthetic Surgery Journal,
you will see this recovery method outlined. The website below also has
videos showing patients with various incisions demonstrating this program
postoperatively. You can look for a YouTube video we made as deducation.  All the best, Dr. Joe

Thank you for your question.  Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation uses the elecrocautery to create the breast implant pocket versus blunt dissection.  The electrocautery deceases bleeding and use of conservative implants will enable patients to have a shorter recovery and faster return to their normal activities.  Implants are placed below the muscle.  The price does not change.  The term is used for marketing versus a new novel technique.  Consult with a board certified Plastic Surgeon.  Best Wishes

Each implant has their benefits. Factors which contribute to the outcome of Breast Augmentation are #size, #shape, and #profile. Your Plastic Surgeon needs to measure you and determine the best shape and size of any implants that are used.As I advise my patients, if your #occupation keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If it is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial pain. Some employers will modify a person’s job duties so they can back sooner, but without physical #activity. Our office can provide our patients with a note stating they are not to engage in strenuous activity for a specified period of time. The note does not disclose what procedure they have underwent. Therefore, you may be able to request a similar note from your surgeon. All in alI,I recommend avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous #activity for six weeks following your #BreastSurgery. The #costs of #BreastAugmentation is contingent on several factors. Such as geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees. Also, different breast implants may have different costs. The approximate costs can be found here on the Real Self website, Surgery.org, or PlasticSurgery.org.Moreover, your procedures should be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for a revision surgery. I suggest you view before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

It's really hard to give you a direct answer about "rapid recovery" since I'm not sure there is an agreed upon definition.  Generally speaking I think the implants should almost always go below the muscle.  Most patients have discomfort for a day or so and by 2-3 days at most are no longer taking pain meds.  Patients without physical jobs are back to work in 3-5 days and nurses with patient care responsibilities about 2 weeks.