What can I expect when recovering from breast augmentation?

Most breast augmentation procedures are performed as a day only operation, meaning that you will go home on the night of your operation.

In the first 24 hours, it is normal to expect:-

•    Drowsiness
•    Dry throat
•    Nausea (possibly)
•    Mild discomfort and stiffness

You will be discharged home with a prescription for pain relief and antibiotics. If you are prone to feeling sick after operations, you will also be given a prescription for something to help with that.

The local anaesthetic helps with pain control for the first evening, but has usually worn off by the following morning. Anti –inflammatories are a good choice of pain relief, and moving your shoulders and chest around (think yoga poses of pushing your chest out and touching both hands together above your head) will help the stiff and sore feeling in your chest.

You will wake up with a surgical or post operative bra on, and you should wear one at all times in the first six weeks after your operation.

Most people can return to an office job within a week. Running and gym work on your chest needs to wait for six to eight weeks, and you body will tell you (pain) if you are trying too soon.

You will be asked to see Dr Gavin Sandercoe for a follow up at one week, one month, three months (optional) and six months after your operation. Some procedures may require longer follow up. If there are any problems, we want to hear from you and sort it out as soon as possible!