Generally, you will need to wait 8 to 12 weeks post-breast augmentation and breast lift surgery before you can reintroduce arm and chest muscle exercises. High impact aerobic activities, running, jumping or jogging should be avoided until you have completely recovered. It’s important you follow your surgeon’s advice and guidance following your surgery as your recovery may vary depending on your procedure and anatomy, and exercising before you have recovered can affect your surgical results and recovery.

Mild, moderate or sometimes even severe discomfort is considered normal following breast augmentation and lift surgery, but will generally start to ease after 1 to 2 weeks. However, as everyone’s pain threshold is different, it’s not possible to predict exactly how you’ll feel. As with all aspects of your recovery, your surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on pain management and prescribe medication, as required.

Breast implants typically last 10 to 15 years after initial insertion before needing to be replaced or removed. You should regularly inspect your breasts for signs of any damage, and see your GP or surgeon every 12 months for a review. If you are ever concerned about your breast implants, such as experiencing bleeding, pain, changed sensation, movement of the implants, wrinkling, skin rash or other concerns, it’s important you visit your GP or surgeon as soon as possible for an examination.

While breastfeeding after a breast augmentation is a common concern, most women with breast implants can breastfeed with little-to-no problems at all. The small percentage of women with breast implants who have experienced complications with breastfeeding are generally impacted by the incision site of the implant or the type of surgery they had. It’s important to note, even women without breast implants can have complications with breastfeeding. Read our guide on breastfeeding with implants for more information.

Breast augmentation surgery typically takes around one hour. A breast augmentation and lift may take between 2 to 4 hours. Your surgeon will provide you with personalised advice before your surgery based on your personal situation.

Generally, an underwire bra should not be worn for the first 8 weeks following breast augmentation surgery. In the first 8 weeks post-surgery, you will need to wear a support garment to aid your recovery. Your surgeon will provide you with personalised advice before and after your surgery, including providing you with guidance on wearing a bra.

Yes, you do need to wear a post-surgery compression support garment for six weeks following breast augmentation and breast lift surgery. Wearing your compression garment is critical for your recovery. It helps aid with the management of swelling and healing of your incisions.

Most people generally need to take 1 to 2 weeks off work following breast augmentation and lift surgery, depending on the type of work. You may need more time off work following surgery if your job involves strenuous exercise or heavy lifting. Your surgeon will provide you with personalised advice on when you can return to work based on your personal recovery timeline.

Car travel, including driving, should be kept to a minimum for the initial 2 weeks following breast augmentation surgery. You should take extra care with seatbelts, and sudden or emergency stops wearing a seatbelt can be painful and may cause fresh bleeding. It’s best to consult with your surgeon post-surgery for personalised advice regarding when you can drive based on your own surgery recovery.

It’s a personal choice whether you have breast surgery, such as breast augmentation, before or after you have children. Many of our clients at CosMediTour Australia have breast surgery long before planning for children, while others are seeking a breast lift and augmentation to help restore their breasts after childbirth. Bear in mind, there can be significant changes to your breasts during pregnancy, post-pregnancy and from breastfeeding that can alter the way your natural breasts look.

As a guide, you should wait at least 6 months after breastfeeding to have a breast lift. This allows enough time for the completion of post-pregnancy changes to your breasts, which helps your surgeon to more accurately determine what’s required for your surgery. Weight loss can also impact the results of your surgery, so it’s also worth considering this while making your decision. Your surgeon can help guide you on when to have a breast lift, if this is something you wish to do, following pregnancy based on your personal experience.