Your complete guide to healing after breast implant surgery. Follow your personalised recovery timeline from preparation through to your final results.
1-2 hours
1-2 weeks
1-2 weeks
3-6 months
Click on each stage below to access detailed guidance for that phase of your recovery journey.
Essential items to gather and steps to take before surgery
Final preparations and what to expect on surgery day
Managing discomfort, swelling, and early recovery
First week milestones and activity guidelines
Returning to light activities and ongoing recovery
Significant improvements and resuming exercise
Drop and fluff - implants settling into position
Final results and long-term care
Breast augmentation recovery typically takes 4-6 weeks, though the full "drop and fluff" process continues for 3-6 months as your implants settle into their final position.
Initially, implants may sit high and feel firm. Over 3-6 months, they "drop" into a more natural position and "fluff" to become softer. This is completely normal and expected.
Book a consultation to discuss your breast augmentation goals with Mr Shoaib.