What is the recovery for breast augmentation?
The recovery period after breast augmentation surgery may take two or three weeks. All dressings will be removed several days after surgery and patients are usually permitted to shower within the first week. Patients may resume normal activities, but should avoid heavy lifting, or physical contact with breasts for up to three weeks. Bruising and discoloration will disappear rather quickly and swelling should go down in a month. Keep in mind that arm movement may be limited for two to three weeks. • Pain Level: Above the muscle: Mild to moderate discomfort. Below the muscle: Moderate to severe discomfort following placement under the muscle. 1-2 weeks of pain medication • Swelling: Above the muscle: 4 days-2 weeks. Below the muscle: 2-12 weeks. • Bruising: Up to 2 weeks. Some patients experience no bruising. • Numbness: 1-2 weeks. • Work: Above the muscle: 1 week Below the muscle: 1-2 weeks. If job is strenuous or requires lifting, wait a month. • Exercise: Wait 2-4 weeks • Final result
