{"id":84,"date":"2020-04-23T04:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T04:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2020-08-11T18:21:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T18:21:57","slug":"what-to-expect-surgery-breast-implants-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wiesmancosmeticsurgery.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-surgery-breast-implants-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect After Breast Implant Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman<\/a>Are you ready to invest in your confidence with breast implants in Chicago? You\u2019re making an excellent decision for yourself; however, it\u2019s going to require surgery. There\u2019s no need to worry. You won\u2019t feel any discomfort during the procedure, but it will take a few weeks to heal. Here\u2019s what you can expect during the first couple of weeks after your surgery.<\/p>\n

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Stages of Postoperative Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone heals differently, so there isn\u2019t a set time frame you can expect to be fully recovered after receiving your breast implants<\/a>. Although you might feel perfectly fine after about 1 week, it can take at least 6 weeks to be completely healed. Your plastic surgeon will explain how long you can expect your recovery process to take. There are 4 stages of postoperative recovery:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Post-Operation:<\/strong> You\u2019ll feel a bit groggy after waking from the anesthesia, but the effects will fully dissipate within the next few hours. It\u2019s best to have someone stay with you until the following morning for your safety and comfort.<\/li>
  2. First Week Post-Op:<\/strong> Many women report days 3-5 to be the most uncomfortable, so you\u2019ll want to spend plenty of time resting and use any pain medications prescribed by your surgeon. You may even receive a pain injection or pump before you head home. After the first few days, your pain will decrease, and you can use an over-the-counter medication to manage your discomfort. You may even be able to return to work if you have a desk job.<\/li>
  3. Next Few Weeks:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to ease back into your regular activities, but you\u2019ll need to avoid anything strenuous or jarring movements, like running or horseback riding. You\u2019ll also need to avoid any heavy lifting or labor-intensive jobs, even if you feel fine.<\/li>
  4. Full Recovery:<\/strong> After about 2 months, most patients are cleared to resume their normal activities if you\u2019ve followed your surgeon\u2019s instructions during your recovery.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Tips for an Easy Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s normal to experience pain, soreness, and swelling during your recovery, but there are a few tips to make it easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n