How Long Does a Breast Augmentation Procedure Take?
A routine breast augmentation will generally require between 1 and 1.5 hours to complete. Depending on the particular technique used, the size of the implant, and your personal healing process, breast augmentation recovery times will vary with each patient. Dr. Gottlieb can give you a good idea of what to expect during your breast augmentation consultation.
Breast augmentation procedures typically last approximately one to two hours. How long do the results last from a breast augmentation procedure? Many women can get a lifetime of use out of their breast implants, but it is best to assume that you will need to replace your implants at some point over the course of your life. Will my breasts still move like normal breasts? This depends upon multiple factors, such as the type of implant you receive, the pocket dissection, the way your body holds the implant and whether or not there is any degree of capsular contracture. It is possible for many women to have breast implants that are soft and move nicely, while other women have results that are firmer with an implant more fixed in position. Will getting breast implants cause stretch marks on my breasts? Insertion of implants can cause stretch marks but rarely does. If you are concerned, go for a smaller size implant to minimize the stretching of the skin, or choose an adjustable implant to s
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