Some women have said the pain of getting implants is extreme and others say it is only mild. Why is there a difference? Are some doctors using a different method? What can be done to minimize pain and downtime during breast implants recovery?
December 22, 2017
Answer: Post op Discomfort Hello,Thank you for your excellent question. The variable experience of pain is partly due to patient tolerance levels, partly due to size/placement of implants, and partly due to the technique the plastic surgeon uses including long-acting local anaesthetic and gentle, a traumatic dissection technique. I recommend that you talk with your chosen plastic surgeon about their methods for reducing pain and trauma to the tissues. You can expect to be somewhat uncomfortable if you have implants placed under the muscle but post op pain should be well-managed, short lived and not debilitating.All the best .
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December 22, 2017
Answer: Post op Discomfort Hello,Thank you for your excellent question. The variable experience of pain is partly due to patient tolerance levels, partly due to size/placement of implants, and partly due to the technique the plastic surgeon uses including long-acting local anaesthetic and gentle, a traumatic dissection technique. I recommend that you talk with your chosen plastic surgeon about their methods for reducing pain and trauma to the tissues. You can expect to be somewhat uncomfortable if you have implants placed under the muscle but post op pain should be well-managed, short lived and not debilitating.All the best .
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Reducing Pain from Breast Augmentation There are many factors involved with breast augmentation surgery pain and recovery. The position of the implant (behind or in front), the size of the implant, and most importantly surgical technique. Implants that are placed in front of the muscle have less discomfort that those that are placed in front of the muscle. This should not be a reason to place the implant in front of the muscle. Although a bit more discomfort, the issues and problems with subglandular implants can not be overemphasized.The larger the implant, the more tissue stretch it will cause and the more discomfort.Lastly, surgeon technique will determine immensely your postoperative pain and recovery. Strict and meticulous dissection with no bleeding will allow the patient to recovery faster as well as have minimal pain and discomfort after the surgery.Hope that helps.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Reducing Pain from Breast Augmentation There are many factors involved with breast augmentation surgery pain and recovery. The position of the implant (behind or in front), the size of the implant, and most importantly surgical technique. Implants that are placed in front of the muscle have less discomfort that those that are placed in front of the muscle. This should not be a reason to place the implant in front of the muscle. Although a bit more discomfort, the issues and problems with subglandular implants can not be overemphasized.The larger the implant, the more tissue stretch it will cause and the more discomfort.Lastly, surgeon technique will determine immensely your postoperative pain and recovery. Strict and meticulous dissection with no bleeding will allow the patient to recovery faster as well as have minimal pain and discomfort after the surgery.Hope that helps.
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August 7, 2017
Answer: How to minimize pain after breast augmentation. The pain after augmentation is rarely extreme. Many women describe it only as "soreness" and say that it's not really painful per se. By following certain principles of implant sizing, performing the surgery in a very specific way, and exercises during the recovery we can minimize pain and get most patients back to their day-to-day activities within one to two days. About 50% of my patients only take ibuprofen. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon who focuses on a rapid recovery after breast augmentation surgery.
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August 7, 2017
Answer: How to minimize pain after breast augmentation. The pain after augmentation is rarely extreme. Many women describe it only as "soreness" and say that it's not really painful per se. By following certain principles of implant sizing, performing the surgery in a very specific way, and exercises during the recovery we can minimize pain and get most patients back to their day-to-day activities within one to two days. About 50% of my patients only take ibuprofen. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon who focuses on a rapid recovery after breast augmentation surgery.
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