Are you interested in enhancing your bustline with breast augmentation surgery, but not exactly thrilled by the prospect of taking weeks off from work or life?
As it turns out, you may not need all that recovery time. Read on to discover the average recovery time for breast augmentation, including what you can expect from breast augmentation recovery.
Average Recovery Time for Breast Augmentation
While every patient is different, most women can expect to devote about four weeks to their breast augmentation recovery. That doesn’t mean you’ll be down and out for the entire four weeks; in fact, most patients are able to return to work after a few days of downtime.
What to Expect from Your Breast Augmentation Recovery
The most intensive recovery period is usually during the first few days, when patients are most apt to experience discomfort as they heal. In some cases there may be a drainage tube which is generally removed after the first few days.
Patients are allowed to return to work after the first few days. There will be restrictions to straining and high impact activities. These restrictions will be discussed before surgery so that you may plan ahead.
Most patients may resume full activities in 4-6 weeks. instructions will be reviewed throughout the postoperative period.
By week six, most patients are fully recovered and excited about their breast augmentation results!
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about your breast augmentation recovery? Schedule your consultation at Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center – Dr. Cristina Keusch today! (561) 658-4774.
Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center – Dr. Cristina Keusch serves the greater Boca Raton, FL area.