Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Implant Surgery

Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Implant Surgery, originally uploaded by VishalKapoorMD.

Most women who undergo breast augmentation typically do not have a lot of pain. Commonly there is a sense of pressure on the chest. Pain medications such as Vicodin or Percocet may be required for a few days, after which time plain Tylenol will usually be sufficient. There is typically very little bruising associated with breast augmentation in Los Angeles. Some swelling usually occurs and is most severe during the first few days, after which time it slowly resolves. Dressings and bandages can be removed after 2 days, at which time a woman can take a shower. The vast majority of women can return to work after 3 to 5 days following breast augmentation at which time they can drive as well.