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Getting back to normal
You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level
of activity required for your job.
Follow your surgeon's advice on when to begin exercises and normal activities.
Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct stimulation for two to three
weeks, so you should avoid much physical contact. After that, breast contact
is fine once your breasts are no longer sore, usually three to four weeks after
surgery.
Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. Then they may remain
the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. After several months,
your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely.
Routine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women
who are in the appropriate age group, although the mammographic technician
should use a special technique to assure that you get a reliable reading, as
discussed earlier. (See All surgery carries some uncertainty
and risk.)
After surgery, breasts appear fuller and more
natural in tone and contour. Scars will fade
with time.
Your new look
For many women, the result of breast augmentation can be satisfying, even exhilarating,
as they learn to appreciate their fuller appearance.
Regular examination by your plastic surgeon and routine mammograms for those
in the appropriate age groups at prescribed intervals will help assure that
any complications, if they occur, can be detected early and treated.
Your decision to have breast augmentation is a highly personal one that not
everyone will understand. The important thing is how you feel about it. If
you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.
© 1994 American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Breast Augmentation Patient Information 
Highlights: Introduction to Breast Augmentation
Your Choice of Incision Location
Implant Placement: Over or Under
Breast Implant: Size & Style
Breast Implant: Size & Fill Level
Breast Implant: Saline or Silicone
Mammography
Options for Pain Control
Getting Ready for Surgery
Resuming Normal Activities
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-operative Instructions
Silicone Breast Implants
Anatomical Implants
Breast Augmentation Illustrations
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