I have been hearing many woman remark that their surgeons used this "rapid recovery" or "flash recovery" and that they had great outcomes with less pain and shorter recovery. I also heard it decreases the likelihood of capsular contraction, is that true? I am a type one diabetic so less trauma and quicker healing sounds ideal. No lift needed and 500-550 cc's is that too large for this method? Pros/Cons? Thank you.
April 17, 2017
Answer: Rapid recovery breast augmentation Thanks for your question. Basically, a 'rapid recovery' or 'flash recovery' breast augmentation is a name for a procedure where the surgical technique focuses on using appropriately sized implants, minimizing rough tissue handling, preventing bleeding in the implant pocket, and avoiding blunt dissection (using fingers, etc). These are technical details that all plastic surgeons should be using - whether they advertise 'flash augmentation' or not. In general, breast augmentation should not be a very painful procedure and surgical recovery (including need for narcotic pain medicines, etc) should be within 1-3 days. Of course, there are some restrictions such as avoiding heavy lifting afterwards to ensure that the implant pocket is allowed to heal. If there are other anatomical features such as tuberous or constricted breasts, need for a breast lift, use of excessively large implants, etc, then the surgery is more involved and the recovery period may be longer. While most patients follow this course of quick recovery with a straightforward breast augmentation, I also tell my patients that everybody heals at a different pace. So, it's important to give your body the time it needs to rest and recover. Without an actual physical examination, it's impossible to know if 500-550 cc implants are too large for you. Be sure to find a qualified plastic surgeon who you can trust. Good luck with this process!!
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Rapid recovery breast augmentation Thanks for your question. Basically, a 'rapid recovery' or 'flash recovery' breast augmentation is a name for a procedure where the surgical technique focuses on using appropriately sized implants, minimizing rough tissue handling, preventing bleeding in the implant pocket, and avoiding blunt dissection (using fingers, etc). These are technical details that all plastic surgeons should be using - whether they advertise 'flash augmentation' or not. In general, breast augmentation should not be a very painful procedure and surgical recovery (including need for narcotic pain medicines, etc) should be within 1-3 days. Of course, there are some restrictions such as avoiding heavy lifting afterwards to ensure that the implant pocket is allowed to heal. If there are other anatomical features such as tuberous or constricted breasts, need for a breast lift, use of excessively large implants, etc, then the surgery is more involved and the recovery period may be longer. While most patients follow this course of quick recovery with a straightforward breast augmentation, I also tell my patients that everybody heals at a different pace. So, it's important to give your body the time it needs to rest and recover. Without an actual physical examination, it's impossible to know if 500-550 cc implants are too large for you. Be sure to find a qualified plastic surgeon who you can trust. Good luck with this process!!
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Rapid recovery augmentation is more of a marketing issue but there are some intra-operative things, when avoided, can make your recovery much easier. If your surgeon can guarantee no narcotics post-op and you can go out dancing that night or your procedure is free, then go to that surgeon and if you need narcotics or have a complication, you won't get dinged for more costs. Plan on taking the first couple of days off of responsibilities and those motivated, will return to work and activities sooner. My restrictions are no strenuous or bouncy activities.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Rapid recovery augmentation is more of a marketing issue but there are some intra-operative things, when avoided, can make your recovery much easier. If your surgeon can guarantee no narcotics post-op and you can go out dancing that night or your procedure is free, then go to that surgeon and if you need narcotics or have a complication, you won't get dinged for more costs. Plan on taking the first couple of days off of responsibilities and those motivated, will return to work and activities sooner. My restrictions are no strenuous or bouncy activities.
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