WALNUT CREEKYou are interested in augmenting your breasts, but you have a lingering
question at the back of your mind: how long will it take to recover?
You want to know more about the recovery process because you don’t have much free time in your hands, and nothing will make you happier than returning to your regular life as soon as possible.
Luckily, recovery from breast augmentation is not as long as you may think. Here’s all you need to know about what to expect during your recovery from a breast enhancement procedure:
During Your Consultation
Your treatment plan, cost, and recovery timeline will be discussed in detail during your in person consultation. Dr. Aycock is committed to the well-being of his patients, before, during and after breast augmentation and his team is there to answer any questions you may have throughout the process.
Immediately After A Breast Augmentation Surgery
- You’ll feel achy and groggy after gaining consciousness once the anesthesia wears off.
- You may experience tightness or muscle aches in your chest, which will gradually wear off as the muscle stretches.
Hours After A Breast Augmentation Surgery
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- The soreness in your body will be significantly reduced.
- Your plastic surgeon will wrap your breasts with a bra or elastic band to support your breast during recovery.
- You can return home, but you’re not allowed to drive yourself home.
A Week After A Breast Augmentation Surgery
- You’ll experience pain and discomfort within the first five days.
- Minor bleeding at incision sites may occur, but you should contact your surgeon if the bleeding becomes uncontrollable.
- The pain will be minimal after seven days, and you can gradually return to light daily activities.
4-6 Weeks After A Breast Augmentation Surgery
- You might still feel sore and experience swelling in certain parts of your body.
- You can return to light physical activities, but you must avoid heavy lifting and intense physical activity.
2 Months After A Breast Augmentation Surgery
- At this point, your body should be fully healed or on the verge of complete recovery.
- You can resume normal activities after consulting with your doctor.
As you can see, the entire recovery period takes about six weeks, but there are many ways to enjoy your time off. You will only need to take one or two weeks from work or your regular lifestyle routine.
They made everything about the visit feel comfortable. From the minute I walked in the door the lady at the front desk greeted me with nothing but kindness . Linda then took me back and although I was nervous to remove my clothes she made the whole situation comfortable and as unawkward as possible . Dr. Aycock is very professional and answered every question I had with honestly and patients . Although I am young I appreciated that they didn’t speak down to me as if I was not able to afford something as expensive as a breast augmentation. All the staff treated me as if I was anyone else . I look forward to getting my procedure done with dr. Aycock and I most definitely will be recommending him if any of my friends or family are in need of a plastic surgeon! 10/10 for sure !
Take the Next Step
To learn more about what to expect from your breast augmentation recovery, schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA (925) 378-4168 or Greenbrae, CA (415) 862-7952.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
