I am a phys ed teacher and would like to get breast implants. I want a very natural look and do not want anyone to know. I am afraid that if I take additional vacation time either before or after winter or spring break, everyone will notice. Is it possible to be back to work after only a week of recovery?
Answer: Breast implant recovery time Dear Geneseo,Most of my patients are back to work in 3-4 days, however most sit at a desk. The majority of implants are placed partially under the pectoralis major muscle or in the subfascial plane. The recovery from implants placed over the muscle in the subfascial plane is faster. I you can go back to work in a "light duty" capacity, or you control the workouts and can avoid having to demonstrate or perform any upper body workout or activities that make you chest bounce for that period of time, then you can consider doing it over winter or spring break. Best of luck.
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Answer: Breast implant recovery time Dear Geneseo,Most of my patients are back to work in 3-4 days, however most sit at a desk. The majority of implants are placed partially under the pectoralis major muscle or in the subfascial plane. The recovery from implants placed over the muscle in the subfascial plane is faster. I you can go back to work in a "light duty" capacity, or you control the workouts and can avoid having to demonstrate or perform any upper body workout or activities that make you chest bounce for that period of time, then you can consider doing it over winter or spring break. Best of luck.
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February 13, 2016
Answer: Recovery after breast augmentation surgery Recovery after breast augmentation surgery is dependent on a few factors.1. Location of implant placement. If the implant is placed above the muscle, the recovery can be relatively fast. Patients don't experience nearly as much pain and usually return to work within a few days. That being said, I prefer to place the implant under the muscle in most cases. Implant placement under the muscle has a more cumbersome recovery - typically 1 week. 2. Size of implant - larger implants cause more tissue stretch and therefore may demand a slightly longer recovery period.3. Type of person. Each individual has their own pain threshold. Some patients bounce right back, others tend to take a few more days.For all patients, I have them wait 4-6 weeks before resuming strenuous exercises or physical activity. They can return to work at 1 week. I require limited duty if they are in a profession requiring heavy lifting.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards (Board Certified Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)
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February 13, 2016
Answer: Recovery after breast augmentation surgery Recovery after breast augmentation surgery is dependent on a few factors.1. Location of implant placement. If the implant is placed above the muscle, the recovery can be relatively fast. Patients don't experience nearly as much pain and usually return to work within a few days. That being said, I prefer to place the implant under the muscle in most cases. Implant placement under the muscle has a more cumbersome recovery - typically 1 week. 2. Size of implant - larger implants cause more tissue stretch and therefore may demand a slightly longer recovery period.3. Type of person. Each individual has their own pain threshold. Some patients bounce right back, others tend to take a few more days.For all patients, I have them wait 4-6 weeks before resuming strenuous exercises or physical activity. They can return to work at 1 week. I require limited duty if they are in a profession requiring heavy lifting.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards (Board Certified Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)
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April 18, 2021
Answer: How long is breast implant recovery time ? Breast implant surgery recovery time varies with type of procedure performed. In general wound healing takes 2-3 weeks and you can do most normal activities from second week onwards. When the implant is placed behind the muscle, it takes longer to recover and swelling takes few weeks to settle down. When the implant is behind the breast tissue, recovery is quicker. A good surgical bra helps with swelling in post operative period. People do light duties on phased return to work from 1-2 weeks after surgery.
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April 18, 2021
Answer: How long is breast implant recovery time ? Breast implant surgery recovery time varies with type of procedure performed. In general wound healing takes 2-3 weeks and you can do most normal activities from second week onwards. When the implant is placed behind the muscle, it takes longer to recover and swelling takes few weeks to settle down. When the implant is behind the breast tissue, recovery is quicker. A good surgical bra helps with swelling in post operative period. People do light duties on phased return to work from 1-2 weeks after surgery.
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October 12, 2020
Answer: Recovery with a subfascial breast augmentation Hello and thank you for this great question. My unique subfascial breast augmentation surgery allows for patients to return to work quicker. Essentially, is someone has a subfascial breast augmentation they can go back to work 3-5 days following the surgery. This approach to one of the world’s most popular cosmetic procedures that allows qualified patients with a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing breast augmentation that reduces both post-operative discomfort and recovery time.
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October 12, 2020
Answer: Recovery with a subfascial breast augmentation Hello and thank you for this great question. My unique subfascial breast augmentation surgery allows for patients to return to work quicker. Essentially, is someone has a subfascial breast augmentation they can go back to work 3-5 days following the surgery. This approach to one of the world’s most popular cosmetic procedures that allows qualified patients with a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing breast augmentation that reduces both post-operative discomfort and recovery time.
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April 29, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation Recovery time Thank you for your question. The recovery time after augmentation is typically one week. This is associated with the release of the pectoralis muscle to accomadate the breast implant. Patients typically use some narcotics and/or Tylenol with muscle relaxants for the first week, and then possibly just Tylenol for the second. I tell my patients no upper body exercise for 4-6 weeks, but walking is fine from immediately after surgery. Sizing is performed in the office with the use of sizers, and 3D imaging. Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon in person. All the best,
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April 29, 2020
Answer: Breast augmentation Recovery time Thank you for your question. The recovery time after augmentation is typically one week. This is associated with the release of the pectoralis muscle to accomadate the breast implant. Patients typically use some narcotics and/or Tylenol with muscle relaxants for the first week, and then possibly just Tylenol for the second. I tell my patients no upper body exercise for 4-6 weeks, but walking is fine from immediately after surgery. Sizing is performed in the office with the use of sizers, and 3D imaging. Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon in person. All the best,
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