Breast Augmentation Recovery Time

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Breast augmentation, also known as “augmentation mammoplasty,” is a cosmetic surgery that increases breast size. This procedure commonly involves the use of implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. These implants are usually made from silicone or other synthetic materials that emulate the texture of breast tissue.

Anyone who undergoes this procedure will definitely get a boost of confidence, but speeding up your breast augmentation recovery time will depend on your body and following your surgeon’s post-operative instructions.

Breast Augmentation Aftercare Tips

It’s perfectly normal to experience a considerable degree of swelling and pain after your procedure. This will generally subside as you progress through your breast augmentation recovery time.

During your breast augmentation recovery time, you will be required to wear a recovery bra that will help support your healing breasts and keep drainage tubing in place. These are specialized garments that maximize your comfort after a breast augmentation. They also help stabilize your implants, increase blood circulation, and provide mild compression in order to ensure lymph drainage.

To help your recovery period go as smoothly as possible, prepare as much as you can ahead of your procedure. Get any meal prep or household cleaning done ahead of time. Some doctors even recommend getting your pain medication before your surgery so that it’s immediately available when you’ve been discharged.

Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline

The First 24 Hours: You will likely feel sore and a bit groggy as the anesthesia wears off. However, you should definitely have private transportation or a loved one to take you home or to a post-surgical care facility immediately after being discharged.

Your First Few Days: These will likely be the most challenging and painful days in your breast augmentation recovery time. Ensure you follow your doctor’s instructions and take pain medication as instructed.

First Week: Wear your recovery bra as instructed and ensure you maintain a healthy diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals. This will help speed up your recovery timeline. Breast augmentation is also fairly physically-demanding. So, be careful when starting your normal daily routine again. Refrain from heavy exercise, lifting above 5 lbs or as advised by your physician, and ensure you get plenty of rest. Avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 2 weeks after surgery as this can hinder the body’s natural healing process. Additionally, many patients return to work during this point in their breast augmentation recovery time, generally 5-10 days after surgery.

Weeks Two through Four: While your breasts will be sensitive for the first 2-3 weeks following surgery, you should be more or less fully recovered by week four. At this point in your breast augmentation recovery timeline, you may begin to use a physician-approved scar cream or ointment on your incision site. Additionally, it is essential that during this time you attend all postoperative follow-up appointments with your doctor. You should still be wearing your recovery bra at this time.

Week Six and Beyond: At this time in your breast augmentation recovery time, you may return to your normal physical activities and workout routines. Upon physician approval, you may also stop wearing your recovery bra or post-surgical garments.

Seek the Best Postoperative Care

While recovering at home is an option, most patients who undergo a breast augmentation find their recovery time to be fairly stressful to the people closest to them, as they generally won’t be able to match the level of care and attention that a postoperative nurse can provide. Therefore, we recommend seeking the best postoperative recovery care possible.

Stay With Us at Pearl Recovery

Pearl Recovery Retreat is the top post-surgical care facility in Los Angeles. We feature innovative medical expertise along with five-star luxury amenities, pampering each and every patient as they recover from a variety of cosmetic and medical procedures.

If you’re planning a breast augmentation soon, stay with us at our luxurious facility at the Viceroy L’Hermitage Hotel. Call (310) 736-1009 or contact us online to book your stay.