For many women who desire a larger bust, breast augmentation is an effective solution for achieving more voluminous and enhanced breasts. The procedure typically involves silicone or saline breast implants and can be performed with a variety of incision techniques. When done by a skilled plastic surgeon, breast augmentation results are more likely to look natural and align with the patient’s unique goals. Contributing to a successful breast augmentation is a recovery period where patients properly adhere to their surgeon’s instructions.
Our board-certified plastic surgeon, John M. Sarbak, MD, is highly experienced in breast augmentation procedures and offers the innovative transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) approach. The TUBA method is sometimes referred to as “scarless breast augmentation” because incisions are made in the belly button, making procedure scars easy to hide.
To encourage a safe recovery process after breast augmentation, Dr. Sarbak typically recommends that patients:
- Rest comfortably for a couple days
- Take prescribed medication as needed
- Wear supportive and protective bras in the days following surgery
- Clean incisions accordingly, per surgeon’s instructions
- Avoid strenuous activities and workouts for at least a month
- Avoid smoking for at least six weeks
- Return the day after surgery for additional evaluation
Recovery times may vary from patient to patient, as individuals heal on their own timeline. By following your plastic surgeon’s post-operative recommendations, you can look forward to a smoother recovery and more predictable results. For more information about breast augmentation and recovery after the procedure, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.