Cosmetic Procedures - Breast Augmentation - After Surgery

After completion of the operation, patients are awakened and sent home when they have adequately recovered from the anesthesia. The patient will be sent home in a surgical bra which is to be worn for up to one week after surgery. After that, any non-underwire bra can be worn that is not too tight. Pain associated with the procedure will differ dependent upon whether the implants are placed above or below the muscle. Pain will be temporarily increased during the first postoperative week if the muscle is raised. Pain medication and antibiotic prescriptions will be provided. All patients are put on our innovative RAPID RECOVERY program which begins with range of motion exercises the first night. The goal of this program is to be back to your normal lifestyle as soon as possible.

Swelling and bruising of the breasts are variable between patients but swelling is far more common than significant bruising. This will completely disappear within a few weeks and the scars from the incisions, although permanent, will blend into the surrounding area in about six months.