Is It Normal to Feel Ok Soon After Breast Augmentation?

Recovery after breast augmentation varies, and you are one of the fortunate people who heal well with minimal pain.  Congratulations!  No worries, nothing wrong!

Everyone recovers differently.  In my many years of practice I have never been able to determine why some patients come in after surgery and don't need so much as a Tylenol while others may be miserable for a week.  Be glad that you are in the former rather than the latter group!!  If you haven't had any discomfort by this point then you probably won't.

    You will likely continue in your course.  In general, most patients have 3 or 4 days of spasm.  However, the size of the patient, the anatomy, the size of the implant, and individual pain tolerance factors impact the recovery process.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Each person recovers at their own pace.  It is perfectly normal for you to feel good! Do keep in mind though that you are still recovering and don't push yourself too much.  Best of luck!

It is not abnormal at all. I find that many of my patients have far less pain than they expected after their breast augmentation surgery. Everybody heals at different rates and everybody has a different pain threshold. This is not a sign that you should go out and be too active however. Allow your body the time period to heal that your surgeon has discussed with you.

Your situation is not unusual in my practice.  Everyone has a different pain tolerance.  The size of the implant used can also make a difference.  The first three days tend to be the worst.  I think you are doing well but be careful of doing too much even though you don't have any discomfort. 

Everyone heals at a different rate, and everyone handles pain differently. With that being said, after the first few days you will start to feel better (once the initial shock of anesthesia wears off your body). It is my experience that post-operative patients on day 3 typically start to feel better, and most dont require perscription pain medication after this point. Although you are feeling better overall, internally your body is still recovering so I caution you not to do too much. No heavy lifting or strenuous activities that could put your recovery in jeopardy. Congratulations on your successful surgery and smooth recovery.

 

I hope this helps you and good luck

 

Fadi Chahin MD, FACS

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Diplomat, American Board of Surgery

Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Everyone will follow their own healing curve after breast augmentation, however the recovery can reflect the surgeons technique. With a precise pocket and well selected implant rapid recovery is possible, so great for you!

What you have been reading about is the average experience, not necessarily your experience. There is no minimal amount of pain that one must endure in order to have a "normal" recovery. Every patient is different in the way they recover from surgery. As you get further out from your surgery things will only continue to get better. If you begin to feel worse, that is typically a sign that something may be awry.

I hope this helps.

Everyone has her own unique recovery. I am pleased yours went so well. By this time it is not likely that things will get worse. 

Congratulations on having your surgery and pleasant recovery. All the best.