Post Op Breast Augmentation Recovery Stages
Your doctor will likely recommend that you get back to your regular daily activities and return to work.
Post op breast augmentation recovery stages. You may also be told to wear an elastic compression garment also known as a post op surgical bra for several weeks. 1 day after breast augmentation. Breast augmentation recovery experiences can differ greatly from patient to patient. After the first week most pain and bruising will be gone and swelling will start to go down.
Check this blog post to find out how your recovery process might be. Friday october 28 2016 the breast implants recovery stages involve some pain although it is generally manageable with the right pain management treatment. It might be longer if you develop complications like an infection or implant leak. Below you will find more information about what can typically be expected following breast augmentation surgery.
Breast augmentation recovery usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. The immediate post surgical recovery is what most patients think of when they hear the phrase recovery period this stage refers to the first few days to week after surgery when the breasts are typically somewhat swollen tender and bruised. Breast augmentation surgery post op recovery forum please post all post operative and recovery questions in this forum. To ensure a smooth recovery follow your surgeon s.
The breast recovery phase lasts about 2 to 5 days and focuses on post op comfort. Last page lilac ann on 01 21 2009. Most patients will be able to return to work and performed light activity 7 days after surgery. Breast augmentation surgery post op recovery forum.
Stages of healing after breast augmentation video 1 2 3. Weeks two and three. Most patients are able to resume some light activities. The first 2 3 days require the vast majority of medications particularly those used to control post op discomfort.
Breast recovery let s get it started. Take a look at our healing progression timeline with breast augmentation recovery photos showing you a typical breast augmentation healing process. Light lower body exercises can resume around the two week mark with your doctor s approval. Normal activity can resume within 2 weeks while normal physical activity excluding chest targeting exercises can resume in 4 weeks.
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