Case #1003
Breast Augmentation
26-year-old female 3 months after prepectoral breast augmentation with 405cc 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.
- Front-closing clothing only for 3 weeks. Drain holders and supportive surgical bras are issued at discharge.
- Day-of transport and an overnight companion (24 hours minimum) are required for discharge.
Recovery timeline
Milestones specific to this case. Individual recovery varies.
- Day 1–7
Short walks every couple of hours, no lifting over 5 lb, and full nights of rest. The worst of the swelling peaks around day 3.
- Week 2
Activity ramps up cautiously: longer walks, no lifting yet. Most patients return to desk work this week.
- Week 4
Light cardio and most desk-work activities cleared. Lifting limit increases to 15 lb. Scar massage typically starts now.
- Week 6
The "back to normal" week for most patients. Final compression schedule transitions to optional.
- Month 3
Most patients consider this the "final result emerges" milestone. The remaining 10 percent of refinement plays out through month 6.
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
SPF 50+ on incisions daily for the first year; younger skin pigments scars more reliably under UV.
Younger skin pigments scars more reliably under sun exposure.
