Breast augmentation procedures are quite common and so are questions about pain medication post operatively. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions. Q: What type of pain will I have post-operatively and what type of pain medication will I be prescribed? A: Patients often start to feel good after a day or two after surgery. The pain medication…
Patients often state when they come in for breast augmentation that they would like to have a natural profile and breast profile contour. The contour of the upper pole of the breast can be determined by several factors. The first factor is the amount of volume placed into the breast pocket, relative to the amount of volume that the breast…
Implant selection can often seem daunting to the patient who is about to undergo breast augmentation. Not only do patients find it difficult to discern among different implant profiles, but also implant volumes. Breast implant volume is described in cubic centimeters or cc’s. A cubic centimeter corresponds to the volume of a cube measuring 1 cm × 1 cm ×…
The typical breast augmentation patient in our practice is an athletic professional woman who wants to return to work or exercise soon after surgery. I have found that our patients recover very quickly and with minimal pain and discomfort. Often I find that I have to slow my patients down. Below I have included the post-operative medication and exercise schedule.…
