I know this is a hard question to answer but in your experience which do most people take longer to recover from? Is a breast lift or augmentation rougher as far as recovery....thanks
Answer: Level of discomfort from 2 different operations. In general, as a breast lift involves only removal of skin and a breast augmentation usually involves some work on the pectoral muscle, I think breast augmentations are more uncomfortable and take patients slightly longer to recover from.
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Answer: Level of discomfort from 2 different operations. In general, as a breast lift involves only removal of skin and a breast augmentation usually involves some work on the pectoral muscle, I think breast augmentations are more uncomfortable and take patients slightly longer to recover from.
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April 1, 2015
Answer: Degree of pain after breast augmentation vs lift = depends if the muscle detached #breastimplants #johnmesamd #breastlift Breast surgery as any other surgery is associated with post surgical pain and/or discomfort. The degree of pain depends on the type of surgery. Surgery that involves manipulation of just the breast tissue ( breast parenchyma) and skin like breast lift or subgladular breast augmentation (breast implants placed above the muscle) is usually associated with mild discomfort in most of the patients. Procedures that involves detachment or manipulation of the pectorals major muscle like sub muscular breast augmentation are associated with moderate pain that in most of the patients. The degree of pain also depends on the patient's tolerance to pain and the ability of the body to respond to pain medications.
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April 1, 2015
Answer: Degree of pain after breast augmentation vs lift = depends if the muscle detached #breastimplants #johnmesamd #breastlift Breast surgery as any other surgery is associated with post surgical pain and/or discomfort. The degree of pain depends on the type of surgery. Surgery that involves manipulation of just the breast tissue ( breast parenchyma) and skin like breast lift or subgladular breast augmentation (breast implants placed above the muscle) is usually associated with mild discomfort in most of the patients. Procedures that involves detachment or manipulation of the pectorals major muscle like sub muscular breast augmentation are associated with moderate pain that in most of the patients. The degree of pain also depends on the patient's tolerance to pain and the ability of the body to respond to pain medications.
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September 13, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation/Lift Most of my patients complain of pressure on their chest when they have a breast augmentation. The feeling is similar to when the milk engorges the breast after child birth. I have found 5mg Valium usually controls the muscle spasm when the implant is beneath the muscle. After 48 hours everything gets better. Most of my patients for either procedure just take tylenol for the pain. Over 95% of my patients consider the procedure worth the discomfort they endure for the results they want. See a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck...
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September 13, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation/Lift Most of my patients complain of pressure on their chest when they have a breast augmentation. The feeling is similar to when the milk engorges the breast after child birth. I have found 5mg Valium usually controls the muscle spasm when the implant is beneath the muscle. After 48 hours everything gets better. Most of my patients for either procedure just take tylenol for the pain. Over 95% of my patients consider the procedure worth the discomfort they endure for the results they want. See a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck...
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April 1, 2015
Answer: Pain after breast augmentation and breast lift The discomfort of breast surgery has more to do with the stretching of the muscles in cases where an implant is placed. If the implant is over the muscle, or if there's no implant at all, often patients have little pain to speak of at all. Even with implants used under the muscle though, in good hands, pain can be minimized to the point of needing pain medicines for no more than a few days, and getting back to most normal activities within 4-5 days.
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April 1, 2015
Answer: Pain after breast augmentation and breast lift The discomfort of breast surgery has more to do with the stretching of the muscles in cases where an implant is placed. If the implant is over the muscle, or if there's no implant at all, often patients have little pain to speak of at all. Even with implants used under the muscle though, in good hands, pain can be minimized to the point of needing pain medicines for no more than a few days, and getting back to most normal activities within 4-5 days.
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Which is more painful? A good question. Pain and recovery from breast augmentation under the muscle is a bit longer. Breast augmentation over the muscle is less painful but has a similar recovery time for vigorous activity. Breast lift has less pain post op and a quicker recovery, usually, but everyone reacts to pain differently. Photos and/or physical exam would be needed to best assess your particular circumstance. Seek the advice from a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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March 31, 2015
Answer: Which is more painful? A good question. Pain and recovery from breast augmentation under the muscle is a bit longer. Breast augmentation over the muscle is less painful but has a similar recovery time for vigorous activity. Breast lift has less pain post op and a quicker recovery, usually, but everyone reacts to pain differently. Photos and/or physical exam would be needed to best assess your particular circumstance. Seek the advice from a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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