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Breast Augmentation Recovery: What Can I Expect?

My biggest worries about breast augmentation is the recovery from surgery.  What can I expect?  How much time off work does breast implant recovery require? When do scars really begin to fade?

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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Dr. Richard Zienowicz, MD
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Dr. Steven S. Carp, MD
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Dr. Steven S. Carp, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. John Layliev, MD
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Dr. John Layliev, MD
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
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Dr. Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Keith Hodge, MD
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Dr. Keith Hodge, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Jan 2, 2018
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Dr. Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)
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Dr. Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)
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Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS
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Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS
Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Apr 25, 2016
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Dr. Rodger Shortt, FRCSC
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Dr. Rodger Shortt, FRCSC
Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. Paul F. Vanek Jr, MD
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Dr. Paul F. Vanek Jr, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 53 Reviews
Answered on Dec 3, 2013
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Hello! Thank you for your question.  Cost will vary among plastic surgeons as well as with geographic location and what procedures exactly they will be providing to you.  Certainly, researching a board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in the procedure(s) you desire is...

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It appears, based on these photos that breast augmentation would be sufficient for at least few years. In your body frame group volume of 150-175 ml would be one cup size; you desire 2-3 cups up. It doesn’t matter whether submuscular or subfascial implant placement is used. Good luck.

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With a BWD of approximately 13.5 cm, implant selection should not be based on cup size or BWD alone. In Preserve breast augmentation, I prefer to consider the breast base, tissue characteristics, skin envelope and the amount of projection and upper-pole fullness the patient wants. In general,...

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Choosing an implant size/style is an important decision which is best made in concert with your surgeon. Ultimately, options are based on a number of factors including: -Chest dimensions: This point is crucial as the width of your breasts defines the available "real estate" on which the...

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A "natural" result in a small framed individual is a function of careful implant selection and retro-pec/submuscular placement. Every decision you make will come with a sacrifice. Thus prioritization is important. Conservative sizing to match a small frame means a volume/profile sacrifice. I...

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