Case #1440 · Los Angeles, CA
Breast Augmentation
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This patient is a mother who lost breast volume after nursing her two children. She wanted to add volume to her breasts while keeping a very natural look and not going too large. Dr. Cassileth performed breast augmentation placing 195 cc silicone implants.
Continued care
Recommended aftercare, skincare, and MedSpa services for Breast Augmentation.
- Compression bra continuously for 4 weeks, daytime for 8 weeks
- No lifting above 10 lb for the first 3 weeks
- Walking encouraged from day 1; cardio at week 4, full chest workouts at week 6
- Scar management protocol at 3 weeks
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to support healing when recommended
- Medical-grade silicone sheeting on incisions starting week 3
- SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic for scar healing
- SPF 50+ on incision sites for 12 months
- Laser or microneedling for scar refinement after 3 months
- LED light therapy to reduce post-op swelling
- Indiba radiofrequency for tissue recovery
- Coordination
Post-pregnancy hormonal context reviewed for both medication selection and recovery pacing.
Post-pregnancy hormonal shifts influence healing and skin behavior.
- Skincare
SPF 50+ on incisions daily for the first year; younger skin pigments scars more reliably under UV.
Younger skin pigments scars more reliably under sun exposure.
Why this approach
The decisions that shaped this surgical plan.
- Post-pregnancy changes, tissue laxity, muscle separation, and skin behavior, were the central planning inputs. The technique was selected to address each, not just the cosmetic surface.
Pre-op preparation
What to do before surgery. Specific to this case.
- Discontinue blood thinners (NSAIDs, aspirin, fish oil, vitamin E) two weeks out. Acetaminophen remains safe; the full list is reviewed at pre-op.
- Nicotine in any form, cigarettes, vapes, patches, gum, paused six weeks before and six weeks after surgery. Nicotine narrows blood vessels and slows wound healing.
- Front-closing clothing only for 3 weeks. Drain holders and supportive surgical bras are issued at discharge.
- Day-of transport and an overnight companion (24 hours minimum) are required for discharge.
- For nursing patients, surgery is scheduled after weaning. Iron and thyroid panels checked pre-op to support healing.
Recovery timeline
Milestones specific to this case. Individual recovery varies.
- Day 1–7
Light activity, hydration, and elevation. Expect peak swelling between days 3 and 5, then a gradual easing through the end of the week.
- Week 2
Patients off prescription pain medication, walking 1–2 miles daily, and back to most light household activity.
- Week 4
Most patients back to gym cardio at 50 percent intensity. Scar massage protocol begins. Driving restored if not already.
- Week 6
Standard clearance milestone. Patients return to most exercise, gym work, and sleeping in any position.
- Month 3
Tissue softens, scars begin to fade, and overall shape settles toward final. Scar maturation continues for another 6 months.
