Most patients fly home on day 3 or 4. Office work with a hat is fine after day 10; client-facing work most patients delay until day 14. Final result settles between months 9 and 12.
Implants placed under general anaesthesia; a supportive surgical bra is fitted.
Tightness and soreness across the chest are normal; light walking is encouraged.
Stitches checked; many patients feel ready for a short flight home.
Return to desk work and light daily activities; avoid lifting.
Resume full exercise including upper-body and chest workouts.
Implants settle into a natural position and softness improves.
Final shape and feel are established.
Many women can breastfeed after augmentation, though it cannot be guaranteed and depends on incision choice and individual anatomy.
Modern implants are durable but not lifetime devices; some patients choose or need replacement after many years.
Short-haul flights are usually comfortable from about a week, with movement and hydration to reduce clot risk.