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BREAST AUGMENTATION: WHAT TO EXPECT
First results straight away, with swelling, final result about 3 to 6 months, as implants settle. Implants are not lifelong; estimates range from about 10 to 20 years.
First results
Straight away, with swelling
Final result
About 3 to 6 months, as implants settle
How long it lasts
Implants are not lifelong; estimates range from about 10 to 20 years
Timeline
- Week 1 to 2Breasts sit high and feel tight.
- Month 3 to 6Implants drop and soften into their final shape.
Sessions
One operation
Good to know
- Implants may need replacing in the future
- Ask about implant type, warranty and follow-up after you fly home
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- When will I see results from breast augmentation?
- First results: straight away, with swelling. Final result: about 3 to 6 months, as implants settle.
- How long does breast augmentation last?
- Implants are not lifelong; estimates range from about 10 to 20 years.
- How many sessions of breast augmentation do I need?
- One operation.
- What can breast augmentation not do?
- Implants may need replacing in the future. Ask about implant type, warranty and follow-up after you fly home.