Breast Augmentation FAQ's

Where does Dr. Lamb typically place the implant?

Dr. Lamb places the implants under the muscle. With the endoscopic approach, your incision will be under your arm and 1-2 in. in length. With the Biplanar Breast Augmentations, your incision will be under your breast (inframammary) and be approximately 1-2 in. in length.

How long does the breast augmentation surgery take?

Breast Augmentation will take about 1 hour. You will be in recovery for approximately an hour or so after surgery.

Will I have things I need to do post operatively?

You will have daily exercises to perform on your new breasts. You will do these 4 times per day with 4 reps. Dr. Lamb will show you how on your post-op visit the day after surgery.

After surgery we may also recommend ultrasound sessions at $40.00/session to enhance the appearance of your breasts. These are done next door to us at Blue Ridge Physical Therapy. Ultrasounds are usually performed in groups of 3 and you will pay Blue Ridge directly. Dr. Lamb will tell you if this pertains to you.

When will I be able to return to normal activities?

You will have lifting and exercise restrictions for up to 4 weeks. Dr. Lamb will tell you when and what you can do as the weeks pass.

Will I need to have a special bra following surgery?

You will be out of a bra all together for 6 weeks after surgery. After 6 weeks, you may wear a bra, even an underwire bra, but NOT a push-up. Push-up bras can be worn after 4 or 5 months.

Do I need to limit sun exposure following the surgery?

DO NOT sun your scar or expose it to a tanning bed light for 6-8 months for the best results. If you are going to be in the sun during these 6-8 months, you will need to cover your scar with three layers of material. Your Neosporin scar solutions patch is one layer, a band-aid over the patch is another and your swimsuit/shirt is the last layer. Your attention to this detail will have a large result on perceptibility of your scar.

Will my implants ever need to be replaced?