{"id":3008,"date":"2013-12-05T16:17:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-05T16:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drhamawy.nkpadmin.com\/?p=3008"},"modified":"2024-01-09T20:39:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-09T20:39:09","slug":"how-long-does-breast-augmentation-recovery-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drhamawy.com\/blog\/how-long-does-breast-augmentation-recovery-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does breast augmentation recovery take?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like most women about to get breast implant surgery, you\u2019re excited to begin the next chapter of your life! But you\u2019re also thinking about the immediate impact of the surgery \u2014 namely, your recovery. Your recovery will vary according to the type of incision and technique your surgeon uses. But, you have a huge role to play as well: You\u2019ll want to follow all of the post-surgery instructions very carefully.<\/p>\n

Modern Techniques = Less Recovery Time<\/b><\/p>\n

Modern surgery techniques have revolutionized recovery time for breast implant surgery<\/a> patients. You won\u2019t be in the hospital for several days, and you won\u2019t miss weeks of work. In fact, with modern techniques, you will most likely go home a few hours after surgery (you\u2019ll need someone to drive you). Your NYC plastic surgeon will advise you on what level of activity is appropriate for the first few days following surgery, but you should plan on light activity only. Being \u201cup and about\u201d will help your emotional health (no one wants to feel \u201csick\u201d) but overdoing it can cause a setback.<\/p>\n

The kinds of activities you\u2019ll want to wait on are the more vigorous kinds of activity, like exercise. So, to reduce the risk of bleeding, you\u2019ll want to wait about three weeks before returning to the gym. And when you do get back to exercise and working out, you\u2019ll want to listen to your body. Use discomfort your guide, and back off when you need.<\/p>\n

Post-Op Pain<\/b><\/p>\n

Time off from work varies from woman to woman. If you have the surgery on a Thursday, you may be able to go back to work on Monday, depending on your job and your recovery. Other women prefer to take a week off. If you have a very active job (such as a personal trainer), you\u2019ll need more time off (two to three weeks). You may feel sore after surgery, and there will be swelling. You can use ice packs the day of and the day after surgery. Also, your surgeon may give you some arm exercises to do to keep the area loose. Though you\u2019ll remain swollen for a few months, any pain should dissipate within days.<\/p>\n

Regarding medication, you may or may not want to use over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers. Much of it depends on your surgeon and your approach to discomfort and recovery. There\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll take antibiotics after the surgery (to help prevent infection). Also, you may have drains, which will most likely be removed at your first follow-up visit.<\/p>\n

Talk to your surgeon before the surgery about the techniques they\u2019ll be using. The decisions made before surgery can help to avoid bleeding and prolonged anesthesia. It\u2019s possible to feel very much back to \u201cnormal\u201d within days after surgery. Talk with your surgeon about the typical experiences of their patients and your expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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