What is the recovery time for breast augmentation?

Once the breast augmentation surgery has been performed, it is extremely important for patients to give themselves plenty of recovery time. By avoiding particular activities and following the surgeon’s instructions closely, patients can recover quickly.

Recovery can be uncomfortable for the first day or two after surgery. Patients can expect to feel tired and may experience some pain in the breasts. This can be managed with appropriate medication. The gauze dressings are removed a few days later and patients are required to wear a surgical bra.

Despite this, many patients are able to go back to their daily chores the very next day. Dr. Foster recommends patients who have a desk job to go back to work in three to four days. Patients who work with their arms can go back to their jobs in a week.

The breasts will be extremely sensitive during the first several weeks after the surgery. There might be some post-surgery swelling for as much as four to five weeks. Patients have to avoid physical contact with breasts during this period. This will help reduce the risk of injuries. Patients can go back to exercise programs or other strenuous activities one month after the surgery.

The entire recovery period lasts at least three months. During this period, the breast will get sufficient time to go through all the stages of healing. Patients need to wait for at least three months to feel the softness and regain their normal level of comfort. In addition to this, the breast will not take on its final shape before the end of this period.

As part of the pre-surgery procedure, Dr. Foster evaluates and gains a thorough understanding of the patient’s individual needs and medical history. This helps him to provide patients with specific and individualized guidelines for the post-surgery recovery procedure. This helps Dr. Foster’s patients recover within a minimal period of time and with a minimal level of discomfort.

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