how does breast augmentation recovery compare to c-section?

boobidol · 02-19-2010, 02:13 AM

Can anyone give me an idea? I was walking around the hospital less than 12hrs after my c/s and had a very easy recovery. Reading the stuff my dr just gave me about breast augmentation recovery and hearing what my friends said makes it seem so much worse! Can it be?

tatariffic · 02-19-2010, 02:49 AM

Great question! I have not got my breast augmentation yet, but have had 2 C sections. I was wondering the same thing. Curious about the answers you will get.

littlelady · 02-19-2010, 08:36 AM

I've had 2 c-sections and although I had smooth deliveries with both; I would not say that breast augmentation (I also had a lift) was worse. On a scale from 1-10, I would rate the pain a 3 to 4. I would have to say the worse thing I experiened with my breast surgery was the muscle soreness in my torso/ab area. Hope this helps.

CLech · 02-19-2010, 09:25 AM

I had 2 c-sections and I am 3 weeks post op with my breast augmentation and the breast augmentation so much easier! The pain a worst was maybe a 3/4. It wasn't that painful at all. I'd rather get a breast augmentation than a c-section anyday!! HTH

CLech · 02-19-2010, 09:27 AM

I posted a thread on this a year ago, here it is...
http://www.justbreastimplants.com/fo...-sections.html (Moms who have had c-sections...)

boobidol · 02-19-2010, 07:34 PM

Thanks, great answers!

kasara3 · 02-19-2010, 07:55 PM

I've had 4 c-sections umm and IMO breast augmentation/BL was a breeze LOL....

Lea69 · 02-19-2010, 07:58 PM

I would say about the same. I had it really easy with my C section, I can't remember much pain at all, just vague discomfort.

I've had 2 BAs now (2nd was revision of first) and both, at their worst, were 6 on the pain richter scale.

I've had worse headaches, seriously. And I am a big p*ssy when it comes to pain

GardenGirls · 02-19-2010, 08:05 PM

I guess I am the odd ball..... my first breast augmentation was extremely excruciating. I thought my PS was exaggerating when he tried preparing me for the paid I was going to experience. My were put in under the muscle so I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

I also had 3 C-Sections before my first breast augmentation and they were definitely a breeze. I figured that because I did so well with them that my breast augmentation would have been pretty comparable.

Hopefully your experience is one of the less painful ones! Good Luck!

Dare · 02-19-2010, 08:39 PM

Hmmm...that's a toughie. They're very different recoveries IMO. My (2) c-sections were pretty painful the first 3 days, but I felt pretty good soon after, and by 2 weeks was pretty much back to normal, but tired, but then again I had a newborn keeping me up all hours, attached to my boobs lol.

I'd say my breast augmentation recovery was less "painful", and more like tight discomfort, and for a much longer amount of time. I didn't really feel back to normal for many weeks. HTH

TwinkiesMama · 02-19-2010, 10:50 PM

Oy...I'm jealous of you girls. My c-section was a nightmare! I was on bedrest leading up to it, though, and I'm sure that affected the recovery. I'm hoping my breast augmentation/BL won't be as bad. Wishful thinking, I guess. I really need a TT too, but I can't stand the thought of another abdominal surgery.

Horizon41 · 02-19-2010, 10:56 PM

To me its just 2 completely different kinds of surgery and I find it hard to compare I have had 4 c sections first was the most painful for I labored for 18 hours first so intense muscle soreness for a few days and had trouble walking upright but honestly I think my breast augmentation was worse not pain wise but I had such intense pressure for a week after my breast augmentation so I have to say it was worse for me and then I can add that my pocket revision has been more painful then my breast augmentation was for me had no idea the pain I would have with this and I have high pain tolerance but everyone is different in how they heal and recovery rate part of my problem is too many surgery's in the last couple of years so I think I am kinda not recovering as fast have already had both knees and both shoulders and sinus surgery within 2 years.

vix6276 · 02-19-2010, 11:02 PM

I've had 2 c/s and I would say the pain was much worse than my breast augmentation. The breast augmentation pain is different, the worst of it only lasts about 2 days then its pretty easy. The c/s pain was brutal, and lasted alot longer. Id take a breast augmentation over a c/s surgery anyday!

ChicKaRooNie · 02-20-2010, 11:11 AM

I agree that they are two completely different kind of pain and recoveries. I had my C-section when I was 21 and that recovery was a breeze. I definitely had a harder time with soreness and discomfort than with the recovery of my breast augmentation. I've even said it a few times that it's soo much worse than having a c-section. I'm sure that my next c-section won't be so easy.

02-19-2010, 02:13 AM	#1
boobidol Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 38 Thanks: 32 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	how does BA recovery compare to c-section? Can anyone give me an idea? I was walking around the hospital less than 12hrs after my c/s and had a very easy recovery. Reading the stuff my dr just gave me about breast augmentation recovery and hearing what my friends said makes it seem so much worse! Can it be?

02-19-2010, 02:49 AM	#2
tatariffic The boobs are outta control:I surpassed my DD!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 277 Thanks: 39 Thanked 83 Times in 76 Posts	Great question! I have not got my breast augmentation yet, but have had 2 C sections. I was wondering the same thing. Curious about the answers you will get. __________________ Age-33 Pre breast augmentation: sad 36B (nursed 2 of my four kids for 52m total) Post breast augmentation: 36G so far!(don't know if I will get bigger with D&F or smaller) Surgery date: March 16th 600cc High Profile Mentor Memory Gel Marine Wife, Married to my HS Sweetheart going on 10 years(known him for 18!!!), with four beautiful kids (13,7,6 and 2) FR only accepted with message and photos/posts of your own

02-19-2010, 08:36 AM	#3
littlelady Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 83 Thanked 66 Times in 60 Posts	I've had 2 c-sections and although I had smooth deliveries with both; I would not say that breast augmentation (I also had a lift) was worse. On a scale from 1-10, I would rate the pain a 3 to 4. I would have to say the worse thing I experiened with my breast surgery was the muscle soreness in my torso/ab area. Hope this helps. __________________ 4'11", 93 lbs, Ribcage 26" Mentor Saline HP Unders 230cc(L); 250cc(R) PRE breast augmentation: 32A/B POST breast augmentation/VL: 30E/28F breast augmentation: 12-02-09 Dr. Thomas DeWire

02-19-2010, 09:25 AM	#4
CLech Lovin My Boobies!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus Georgia Posts: 787 Thanks: 664 Thanked 172 Times in 156 Posts	I had 2 c-sections and I am 3 weeks post op with my breast augmentation and the breast augmentation so much easier! The pain a worst was maybe a 3/4. It wasn't that painful at all. I'd rather get a breast augmentation than a c-section anyday!! HTH __________________ Pre-Op:34C Small Post-Op:34DDD 500cc, Silicone, HP, Smooth, Round, Under, Crease

02-19-2010, 09:27 AM	#5
CLech Lovin My Boobies!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus Georgia Posts: 787 Thanks: 664 Thanked 172 Times in 156 Posts	I posted a thread on this a year ago, here it is... http://www.justbreastimplants.com/fo...-sections.html (Moms who have had c-sections...) __________________ Pre-Op:34C Small Post-Op:34DDD 500cc, Silicone, HP, Smooth, Round, Under, Crease

02-19-2010, 07:34 PM	#6
boobidol Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 38 Thanks: 32 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks, great answers!

02-19-2010, 07:55 PM	#7
kasara3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 272 Thanks: 40 Thanked 123 Times in 118 Posts	I've had 4 c-sections umm and IMO breast augmentation/BL was a breeze LOL.... __________________ 43yrs old 5'0" 125lbs (need to lose some weight) 3rd breast augmentation 700cc mod+ silicone (11/09)

02-19-2010, 07:58 PM	#8
Lea69 Lovin' the flat gap! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 460 Thanks: 73 Thanked 246 Times in 181 Posts	I would say about the same. I had it really easy with my C section, I can't remember much pain at all, just vague discomfort. I've had 2 BAs now (2nd was revision of first) and both, at their worst, were 6 on the pain richter scale. I've had worse headaches, seriously. And I am a big pssy when it comes to pain __________________ ( . Y . ) ( . Y . ) ( . Y . ) ( . Y . ) ( . Y . ) ( . Y . ) [FONT="Arial Narrow"][COLOR="Purple"] First breast augmentation 8 April, 2009 - 470cc left, 500cc right, unders, silicone, smooth, Allergan HP. From miniature A cup to D/baby DD Revision/redo (due to mild symmastia) 25 January, 2010 430cc Mentor ultra HP in both. D cup bras still fit! :D 178cm/5'10 and a half" 58kg (127 pounds) Was (.)(.) Now (.) (.) = doing a happy boobie dance!*

02-19-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
GardenGirls So happy I finally upsized! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 266 Thanks: 378 Thanked 76 Times in 52 Posts	I guess I am the odd ball..... my first breast augmentation was extremely excruciating. I thought my PS was exaggerating when he tried preparing me for the paid I was going to experience. My were put in under the muscle so I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I also had 3 C-Sections before my first breast augmentation and they were definitely a breeze. I figured that because I did so well with them that my breast augmentation would have been pretty comparable. Hopefully your experience is one of the less painful ones! Good Luck! __________________ 5'4" 114lbs Pre breast augmentation: 34B- Post breast augmentation: 34D 480cc's Mod+ Saline, Under Muscle Redo breast augmentation: 1/29/10 Post breast augmentation: 34DD 750cc's Mod+ Saline, Under Muscle My advice to anyone unsure about size..... "When in doubt go LARGER...Anything smaller than DD - DDD will be hidden under your clothes. But no matter what size you choose you will still look beautiful & amazing naked!"

02-19-2010, 08:39 PM	#10
Dare Researching for Dare 2.0 in 2011 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,165 Thanks: 891 Thanked 1,564 Times in 1,105 Posts	Hmmm...that's a toughie. They're very different recoveries IMO. My (2) c-sections were pretty painful the first 3 days, but I felt pretty good soon after, and by 2 weeks was pretty much back to normal, but tired, but then again I had a newborn keeping me up all hours, attached to my boobs lol. I'd say my breast augmentation recovery was less "painful", and more like tight discomfort, and for a much longer amount of time. I didn't really feel back to normal for many weeks. HTH __________________ Researching to downsize in 2011! I'm hoping for a 32D/DD result, probably in the 250cc - 325cc size range, Mod Profile, Saline. Will most likely mean needing a lollipop or anchor lift. Friend Requests accepted ONLY from members that have picture albums of themselves, "Elite Member" status, and are active posters.

02-19-2010, 10:50 PM	#11
TwinkiesMama Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 39 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Oy...I'm jealous of you girls. My c-section was a nightmare! I was on bedrest leading up to it, though, and I'm sure that affected the recovery. I'm hoping my breast augmentation/BL won't be as bad. Wishful thinking, I guess. I really need a TT too, but I can't stand the thought of another abdominal surgery. __________________ A - mama to twin boys, wifey to my love 5'6" 160 lbs Currently a very saggy, asymmetrical 38D Full Anchor Lift, 425 cc Mod+ Silicone unders

02-19-2010, 10:56 PM	#12
Horizon41 Hope Revision Holds Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 289 Thanked 1,008 Times in 963 Posts	To me its just 2 completely different kinds of surgery and I find it hard to compare I have had 4 c sections first was the most painful for I labored for 18 hours first so intense muscle soreness for a few days and had trouble walking upright but honestly I think my breast augmentation was worse not pain wise but I had such intense pressure for a week after my breast augmentation so I have to say it was worse for me and then I can add that my pocket revision has been more painful then my breast augmentation was for me had no idea the pain I would have with this and I have high pain tolerance but everyone is different in how they heal and recovery rate part of my problem is too many surgery's in the last couple of years so I think I am kinda not recovering as fast have already had both knees and both shoulders and sinus surgery within 2 years. __________________ Mother of 3 sons all nursed over a year Mentor 500cc's HP 6/29/09 5'10 125lbs BWD 12.5 ribcage 27 32DDD/34DD Diagnosed with CC of my right on 8/5/09 cleared of CC on 11/9/09 Pocket Revision on 1/25/10 on Left for Bottoming out

02-19-2010, 11:02 PM	#13
vix6276 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 98 Thanks: 41 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	I've had 2 c/s and I would say the pain was much worse than my breast augmentation. The breast augmentation pain is different, the worst of it only lasts about 2 days then its pretty easy. The c/s pain was brutal, and lasted alot longer. Id take a breast augmentation over a c/s surgery anyday! __________________ 5' 2" 130lbs and dropping (baby in August) Pre breast augmentation: 34A/B saggy Post breast augmentation: 34D They arrived January 29th!!!!!! - 425/450cc Silicone Mod+ unders

02-20-2010, 11:11 AM	#14
ChicKaRooNie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 65 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	I agree that they are two completely different kind of pain and recoveries. I had my C-section when I was 21 and that recovery was a breeze. I definitely had a harder time with soreness and discomfort than with the recovery of my breast augmentation. I've even said it a few times that it's soo much worse than having a c-section. I'm sure that my next c-section won't be so easy. __________________

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