Tuesday: 9 a. Wednesday: 9 a. Thursday: 9 a. Friday: 9 a. Many women often choose breast augmentation to enhance their appearance and feel more confident in their bodies. Understanding how long your incisions may hurt can help prepare you for breast augmentation recovery. Below, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jules Walters discusses a typical recovery timeline and what to expect in terms of discomfort.
We also provide tips on managing any pain at home. Decisions like incision placement are made during a breast augmentation consultation with Dr.
Patients can ask questions, voice any concerns, and learn how the surgery works in detail. Walters will also assess your individual anatomy and make breast implant recommendations based on what we believe will provide the best results. Breast implants are typically placed under the pectoral muscle through carefully-made incisions near the fold of the breast.
Walters also utilizes the Keller Funnel to place the implant which allows for a smaller incision. Our team works hard to place incisions in areas that result in the least amount of pain and scarring. During breast augmentation, Dr. Walters places a special emphasis on minimizing trauma to the chest wall. His Rapid Recovery method results in a generally shorter recovery time, and many patients are able to go to dinner the night of surgery.
That said, it can be normal to experience swelling and possibly bruising around the incisions and in the breasts. These side effects will begin to subside in several days as the breast implants settle into their new positions.
