How long does breast augmentation surgery take to heal?

More and more women are encouraged to undergo breast augmentation surgery, as the normalization of aesthetic surgeries to improve or retouch an aspect of our body becomes more visible, there is more freedom to decide without the intention of hiding it.

 

Before making the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery, many patients are interested in the recovery time, because they need this information to organize themselves and have a peaceful process, following each one’s own pace of healing. 

After 7 to 14 days after breast surgery, you will be able to return to your activities.

During the first days after the operation, it is common to feel some pain and swelling, which will be relieved with medications prescribed by your physician. It is recommended to take short walks to stimulate blood flow, as this helps a lot with healing. 

After 7 to 14 days, depending on your recovery process, you will be able to return to your daily activities, such as returning to work, as long as your job does not require a lot of effort and movement. 

The healing time for doing exercise again is 3 to 6 weeks.

Any effort increases blood pressure and in the case of a patient who has had breast augmentation surgery, it can cause bleeding. That is why it is recommended to wait between 3 to 6 weeks to lift any heavy object or return to workouts that require stretching the arms and moving a lot. 

The exact time to heal will depend on each person’s pace, because some people have a faster healing process, compared to others. That is why it is necessary to be patient and follow all the indications given by the plastic surgeon.
 

Indications to have a quick recovery from breast augmentation surgery

• Do not make sharp movements, at least during the first 3 weeks.
• Follow an adequate diet, which does not include inflammatory foods, such as chili, for example. 
• Use postoperative bras  after removing the bandage. 
• Sleep on your back for at least the first month after breast augmentation surgery. 
• Wash the wounds well while they are healing.
• Avoid bacterial agents touching the operated area. 
• Avoid alcoholic beverages and smoking. 
• Do not have strong friction with the breast area. 

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