400cc to 600cc HP - Recovery time?

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My first BA was with 325cc and 400cc Moderate Plus Mentor Implants. It took me 1 whole week to do most things by myself, my boyfriend had to help me get up, wash me etc. So it was really bad.. Next week i am going to have new implants, probably of 600cc and High Profile. How will recovery be for me? Will it be as painfull as the first one or less? Thank you!

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. If all goes well, your recovery will be allot quicker and you'll be back to your routines before you know it. Good luck

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Every patient is different when it comes to recovery. Without knowing your medical history, and the benefit of physical exam- and knowing the specific surgery plan- it's difficult to comment accurately.It is best to address all of your questions and concerns with your chosen Board Certified PS

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. The type of revisionary breast surgery  that you describe is generally  associated with very minimal recovery time/discomfort, compared to first-time breast augmentation surgery.  This is because the submuscular pocket has already been dissected/stretched.I hope this helps.

Hunter Moyer, MD · Answer

Hello yvonne100888,In general, patients recover quicker and with less pain after a second augmentation.  However, everyone is different and it is difficult to predict how you will respond.  On one hand, you already have a pocket created (although it will need to be enlarged) and skin stretched so your pain should be less.  On the other, you are having rather large implants placed which can make recovery and potential complications greater.  I would revisit this with your surgeon to get his/her advice.  Good luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If just an exchange recovery should be less than a week. Please chose the doctor and clonic more carefully.

Justin Perron, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Thanks for the question regarding post-op pain for a revision. Revisionary surgery can be more or less painful depending on what is done during the procedure. If its a straightforward remove and replace with some capsule manipulation, it will likely be a similar recovery to what you had with the first augment.Best of luck

Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

The recovery for a secondary breast surgery is much easier than the first surgery. The skin has had time to stretch over time and the space has been created from the initial implants. Most patients find the second surgery less painful, and find the recovery to be much quicker.

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) · Answer

I can't answer this question precisely, without knowing more about you, but in general I would say that breast implant exchanges don't hurt as much as the original breast augmentation  As always, discuss this very good question with your operating surgeon.  Be careful to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your consultation and surgery.Good luck to you.Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

400cc to 600cc HP - Recovery time?

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