Recovery After Breast Augmentation

view breast photo gallery At Boston Plastic Surgery, we use techniques that can greatly reduce the postoperative discomfort of this surgery. Many of our patients need to use very little (if any) narcotic pain medication, thus avoiding potential side effects and experiencing an easier recovery.

What to Expect During Recovery

After breast augmentation, it is normal to feel tired and sore. After several days, gauze dressings can be removed and you may be given a special surgical bra, which should be worn as directed by Dr. Samaha. Stitches are removed in 7 to 10 days. Swelling, bruising, and changes in skin sensation are also normal, and should subside in the weeks that follow.

Returning to Normal After Breast Augmentation

Depending on the activity level required for your job, returning to work may be possible within a few days. Ask Dr. Samaha when you should resume exercise and normal physical activity.

Your breasts may be sensitive to direct stimulation for about three weeks, so avoiding physical contact is recommended. Scars from breast augmentation will be firm and pink for six weeks or longer. They will gradually flatten out and fade, but they will never disappear completely.

Routine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women who are in the appropriate age group, although the mammography technician should use a special technique to assure that you get a reliable reading.

If you need more details about recovery from breast augmentation, contact Boston Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation with Dr. Samaha.

Read more about surgery

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift
• Breast lift with Augmentation
• Breast Reduction
• Choosing Saline or Silicone
• Choosing Implant Size and Shape
• Breast Augmentation Incisions
• Breast Implant Placement
• Breast Augmentation Recovery
• Breast Implant Deflation & Repair