I am getting under muscle 450-500cc implants. Will 3 days be enough time off work?

It is very common for women to want breast implants to ask about their recovery and when they can start exercising after surgery. 
Obviously the body heals with swelling and inflammation and usually that maxes out at two days and then starts getting better. Most of these patients take no pain medicine (because of the nerve blocks given during surgery) and usually feel very comfortable going out in public the same or next days.  I usually call my patients the night of surgery and check on them in person the next day. If everything is fine the next day, I then let them shower and they do not need a dressing over their incisions. At the two week check up, I usually have people start working out and then after six weeks they can do whatever they want. 
I routinely tell people to take a few days to a week off work and to hide out but some people are very nervous especially celebrities and they might hide out for two weeks. As with any scar on the human body, initially scars are red, hard and raised and it typically takes six months to a year for them to become a soft thin white line. 
Additionally with recovery, there're many things we do to expedite healing such as nerve blocks during surgery, oral supplements, skin care and scar therapy recommendations, lymphatic massage sessions that are included in our pricing.
I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.
I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of short scar breast lifts. Good luck with your future surgery!I hope this helps answer your question. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.  

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. 
While every patient is different, most patients feel ready to resume daily activities within a few days including going back to a desk job. Your pain and range of motion may vary depending on the size and pocket dissection of the implant. Consult with you board certified plastic surgeon to go over the details. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Thank you for your questions. you have B-Lite in Turkey. you can have your procedure in Turkey we have B-Lite implants.

Breast implants are sized according to their volume in cubic centimeters (cc).

How do you know what size implant to choose? Looking at pictures and talking to friends who had a breast augmentation might help.

Off course the volume will depend on the shape and size of your actual breasts, your frame and the size you want to achieve.

Our plastic surgeon will advise you thoroughly. Bringing pictures of a desired restult to be shown to our surgeon, might be very helpful.

Hello, thank you for your question. You'll have some moderate discomfort for the first few days which might require narcotic pain meds. Most people can drive by 4-5 days after and return to work or school within 7-10 days. Once the pain has subsided you can do light activities. No heavy lifting or strenuous exercises for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks begin very slowly doing modified workouts and after 4 weeks full workouts. The swelling will be the greatest in the first 2 weeks but can last for several months.  As your muscle relaxes and the skin accommodates this new volume, the breasts will soften and appear more natural. I recommend you to ask all of your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Hello, thank you for the question.I dont think 3 days is gonna be enough. I always recommend at least 10 days of full recovery, 20 days till the patient can drive and 3 months for exercising. A breast augmentation under the muscle can cause more than a regular augmentation so.. Please take all these informations in consideration. 

l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Best of lucks.
Dr. Luis Mejia

Always best to check with your surgeon on their experience and protocol. I have had some patients who were able to do what you are hoping to do. In general I advise my patients, on average, to expect 5 days to return to an office job. This advice is regardless of the size they chose.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and AuthorRealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

450-500 cc implants weigh more than 1 lb each.  When placing under the muscle, sometimes the muscle has to be released, which can cause pain.  If you are concerned about going to work sooner, I recommend you consider smaller implants.  Implants are not lifetime devices.  8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Pain tolerance varies from person to person and from what post op pain management protocol each surgeon uses and also the extent of your surgery. The size of the implant alone is not enough to predict your post op pain but how loose your breast before surgery was or how tight your pectoralis muscles were, is. In general you will still be sore but should be able to work at a desk. You should ask this more specifically from your own surgeon.

Dear  LeighH,
The majority of breast augmentation patients need one week of downtime. Depending on the work environment (heavy lifting, etc) more time off may be necessary. Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after surgery to avoid blood clots in the legs. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I tell people with desk jobs that if they do it Thursday Friday , they will be back to work Monday or tuesday.  however some people don't tolerate pain as well as others. pain does vary with the size of the implant as well. good luck