How Long Does It Take for Muscles to Heal After Implants?

there are several answers:


the muscle is 80% healed at 6 weeks

most women can do complete activity then

most of my patients are doing near complete activity at 3 weeks

the shape , softening, position can take 3-4 months.

the breast will still change in the first  year

Thank you for the question.

Every patient's recovery is different after surgery. You are still within the Bell curve at 6 weeks to feel some pain/contractions.   On the other hand, it would be in your best interest to be seen by your plastic surgeon to rule out problems such as encapsulation.

I am not sure what you mean when you say you “feel abnormal”;  it does however take many months for the average patient to feel like the  breast implants are “part of them”.   It is a rare patient who  cannot  “accept” the breast implant physically and/or mentally.

Again, I would suggest in person follow-up with your plastic surgeon to express your questions and concerns.

I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question.  It takes weeks for your incision to heal but months for muscle to fully heal and settle down.  Pain and muscle spasms, although not typical, can last for up to 6 months to a year.  I haven't seen this very often but it can happen.

It can take quite awhile for some people.

You may want to go back to your surgeon to be checked to make sure that you are not having a problem.

Best of Luck.