Get Up And Go-One Day Recovery Breast Augmentation™

You may experience a sense of “tightness, but in our experience you have approximately a 98% chance (based upon 2008 -2012 patient data) to not need narcotic pain medicine. For the last several years, I do not recall a single patient needing a prescription for narcotic pain relievers. Advil and or Tylenol will be more than enough to manage any discomfort you may experience. We will give you a thorough set of postoperative instructions to guide you through the first several days following your surgery. If you follow these instructions, a 24 hour return to most activities of daily living (with the exception of heavy strenuous exercise) including driving and returning to work is anticipated.

Although there are no guarantees as to the results and recovery regarding any surgical procedure, the following are findings from our extensive experience with this technique. Following surgery, patients are provided with surveys to detail their experience during the first 24 – 48 hours. The 2007 survey revealed that 92% of patients required nothing stronger than ibuprofen (Advil) after surgery and 86% of patients returned to normal activities the following day (except strenuous exercise), including driving in most cases. Dr. Epstein continued to refine his technique. In 2008 – 2012 patient surveys demonstrated that 97% of his patients required nothing stronger than ibuprofen (Advil) after surgery and 98% returned to normal activities the following day (except strenuous exercise), including driving in most cases. All of our patients have been able to raise their arms above their head while still in the recovery room before discharge home.

During the first three weeks, heavy lifting (greater than 25 pounds) or strenuous aerobic exercise should be avoided after breast augmentation surgery. You can typically return to work within a few days (even the next day if you feel up to it!) unless your work requires strenuous effort. At three weeks, there are no restrictions upon your activities.

There are no bandages or straps required after surgery. Although the surgical incision is closed with several layers of dissolvable sutures, a thin layer of Dermabond glue is all that is required to dress the wound after surgery. Showering is encouraged the same day as your surgery! Any post-operative discomfort, swelling, and sensitivity will diminish over the first few weeks. Sensation in your nipples may be altered temporarily, but should return to normal as your breasts heal. You may find a soft, sports bra with a front closure to provide some comfort after your surgery, but it is not essential.

After healing, some permanent scarring may remain, although scars from breast augmentation incisions will typically begin to fade in a few months and will continue to fade for the first few years. Scars placed within the crease below the breasts are usually inconspicuous. Dr. Epstein’s goal will be to make them as inconspicuous as possible. Below are typical scars from two of my patients (scars can vary from patient to patient as everyone has different ways in which their body creates scar tissue).