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cosmetic surgery
A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural-looking breast following a mastectomy, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.
A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural-looking breast following a mastectomy, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.
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Average recovery for Breast Implant Removal is 0 days. Individual recovery varies — always follow your surgeon’s specific guidance.
Immediate
First 24–48 hours post-procedure. Monitoring, anaesthesia recovery, initial pain management. Most clinics expect you to remain on-site or nearby.
Early recovery
Wound care, swelling or bruising peaks, restricted activity. Typical window for follow-up visits and drain removal if applicable. Travel is usually not advised.
Intermediate recovery
Gradual return to non-strenuous daily activity. Many international patients fly home during this window. Surgeon may require medical clearance for long-haul travel.
Full recovery
Return to full activity, exercise, and work. Final results may still be settling. Final follow-up with local doctor recommended.
You should be able to move around soon after having breast enlargement surgery. It can take a few weeks to fully recover from surgery, so you should take a week or 2 off work. You should not drive for at least 1 week. Some surgeons recommend wearing a sports bra 24 hours a day for up to 3 months after breast surgery (check with your surgeon). Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least a month. - After 1 or 2 weeks: your stiches will be removed (unless you had dissolvable stitches). - After 6 weeks: you should be able to return to most of your normal activities. Your scars should also start to fade. - After a few months: your breasts should start to look and feel more natural. You may be able to stop wearing your sports bra. It's safe to sunbathe and fly if you have breast impla
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In the UK, breast implant surgery costs around £3,500 to £8,000. This does not usually include the cost of consultations or follow-up care.
Before you go ahead, be sure about why you want breast implants. Take time to think about your decision.
Breast implants do not last a lifetime. It's likely they'll need to be replaced at some point.
Breast implant surgery is usually carried out under [general anaesthetic](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/general-anaesthesia/).
Breast implants can sometimes cause problems, including:
Cosmetic surgery can sometimes go wrong, or the results may not be what you were expecting.
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