Case #1001
Breast Augmentation
28-year-old female 3 months after a prepectoral breast augmentation with 240cc moderate profile implants.
Pre-op preparation
What to do before surgery. Specific to this case.
- Discontinue blood thinners (NSAIDs, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E) two weeks out. Acetaminophen remains safe; the full list is reviewed at pre-op.
- No nicotine for 6 weeks before through 6 weeks after surgery. The vascular impact directly affects skin healing.
- Arrange button-front or zip-front tops for the first three weeks — overhead reaching is restricted. A drain holder or apron is provided.
- Confirm a driver for surgery day and a companion who can stay through the first night.
Recovery timeline
Milestones specific to this case. Individual recovery varies.
- Day 1–7
Rest, hydration, and short ambulation. Most patients are off prescription pain medication by day 4.
- Week 2
Walking distance doubles. Showering rules relax. Compression garments transition to the long-wear schedule.
- Week 4
Return to most low-impact activity. Scar massage, compression, and skincare protocols pick up.
- Week 6
Most physical restrictions lift. Return to strength training, full-impact cardio, and overhead lifting.
- Month 3
Shape is 80–90 percent of final. Scars are still pink and will continue to lighten through month 12.
Continued care
Recommended aftercare, skincare, and MedSpa services for Breast Augmentation.
- Compression bra continuously for 4 weeks, daytime for 8 weeks
- No lifting above 10 lb for the first 3 weeks
- Walking from day 1; cardio at week 4, chest workouts at week 6
- Scar management protocol at 3 weeks
- Medical-grade silicone sheeting on the inframammary incision starting week 3
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic for scar healing
- SPF 50+ on incisions for 12 months
- Fractional laser for scar refinement after 3 months
- LED light therapy to reduce post-op swelling
- Indiba radiofrequency for tissue recovery
- Skincare
Aggressive sun protection on incision lines through the first 12 months.
Younger skin pigments scars more reliably under sun exposure.
