What is the down time after a breast augmentation or augmentation/mastopexy?
As Dr. Trott tells all of her patients, everyone is different. It is putting the implant under the muscle that is the uncomfortable part of the procedure, and this is tolerated differently in everyone. Some women are sore for a couple days while others feel no discomfort. Dr. Trott recommends taking a week off work and taking it easy for that week to be on the safe side. You will first wear a special surgical support bra for that time and then you can switch to a more attractive support bra of your choice. You should not wear underwire for six months, so the Victoria’s Secret Wireless Ipex™ is a good choice. If you are just having a lift without an implant, you should still take the week off, but you will have less discomfort since there is no muscle work involved.
