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How long until I can wear an underwire bra after my breast augmentation? |
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You will need to wear the sports bra or compression bra for one month after your breast augmentation. There are other garments that can be purchased to help shape the breast in this continual healing process in addition to the sports bra or compression bra.
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How long will I be out of work after my breast surgery? |
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Most patient need about 1 week away from work, if your job entails heavy lifting you may need to take more time off or restrict your activities. Most patients are able to resume daily activities with care within 1-2 weeks post operatively. |
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Will I need to stay in a hospital overnight after my breast augmentation? |
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No, breast augmentation surgery is usually an outpatient (same day surgery) procedure. There are some cases in which breast augmentation is paired with liposuction or an Abdominoplasty in which overnight care may be necessary. In most cases overnight hospitalization isn’t necessary. |
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How long does breast augmentation surgery take? |
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Breast augmentation surgery takes approximately 1 to 2 hours. This time can vary from patient to patient and sometimes even varies based on the breast incision location (TUBA, umbilicus, areola, axilla - armpit, inframammary fold,), type of breast implant, and bleeding that may occur during the surgery. |
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How long is the recovery period? |
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Most of Dr. Karlin’s patients return to light activity work in 4 days, and more strenuous activity by 10 days. Each person varies, but we have found these general rules apply. |
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What are the risks of having Breast Augmentation Surgery? |
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Any surgical procedure involves the risk of complications such as the effects of anesthesia, infection, bleeding, swelling and pain. There are other risks associated with the implants themselves such as scarring and leakage. These and other complications rarely occur. Thousands of women undergo breast augmentation successfully every year and are very satisfied with their outcome. Dr. Karlin will thoroughly discuss the risks with you during your consultation. |
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How is Breast Augmentation Surgery Performed? |
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Based on your pre-operative consultation, Dr. Karlin will place small incisions in either the breast crease, areolar border, or ampit. Every effort will be made to assure that the incision is placed so resulting scars will be as inconspicuous as possible.
Working through the incision, Dr. Karlin will lift your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your chest wall muscle (the pectoral muscle). The implants are then centered beneath your nipples. After checking for symmetry, fine sutures will be used to close the incision and you will be placed into a supportive bra to begin your recovery. Breast augmentation typically takes 90 minutes to perform. |
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