• Most patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks, with full recovery taking 6–8 weeks.

• Initial swelling, bruising, and tightness are normal in the first days.

• Exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided until cleared by your surgeon.

• Final breast shape and softness may take several months to fully appear.

• Day of surgery: You’ll feel drowsy from anesthesia. Mild to moderate discomfort, swelling, and tightness are expected.

• Days 1–3: The most intense part of the breast implant recovery timeline. You’ll need rest, pain medication, and help with daily tasks.

• End of week 1: Many patients feel ready to move around more comfortably. Stitches may be dissolvable or removed by your surgeon.

Restrictions:

• No heavy lifting or exercise.

• Sleep on your back with support pillows.

• Keep incisions clean and dry.

• Swelling and bruising begin to decrease.

• Many patients return to office jobs or light work.

• Soreness when raising arms is common.

Restrictions:

• Avoid strenuous activity or lifting over 10 lbs.

• Walking for circulation is encouraged.

• Most discomfort subsides. Breasts may still feel high, firm, or “tight.”

• Light cardio may be resumed with your surgeon’s approval.

• Incisions are healing well; scars may look pink or raised.

• Most patients are cleared for full exercise, including weight training.

• Breasts begin to soften and settle into a more natural position.

• Swelling continues to improve.

• You should feel fully back to normal in daily life.

• Scars begin to fade and flatten.

• Final breast shape and softness become more apparent, though subtle changes can continue for several more months.

By carefully following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions, you can:

• Reduce the risk of complications.

• Support better scar healing.

• Enjoy smoother, more natural-looking results.

👉 At Leva Medical in Elmhurst, Queens, our team provides detailed aftercare  guidance and follow-up visits to ensure your breast augmentation week-by-week recovery stays on track.