What is the Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation Process?
If you’re considering breast augmentation but worried about a long, painful recovery, Dr. Joshua Greenwald’s quick recovery breast augmentation approach may be ideal. Serving patients from NYC, Westchester County, and Fairfield County at his Harrison, NY, and NYC offices, Dr. Greenwald offers a streamlined, patient-centered process designed to minimize discomfort and help you return to normal life fast.
The Surgical Process: Your Care Team
A quicker, more comfortable recovery starts with having an experienced team in the operating room. Dr. Greenwald’s surgical team, including an experienced anesthesiologist, nurse, and scrub technician, works together seamlessly using collaborative skills honed over about a decade together. Their unique experience, built over thousands of surgeries, means that Dr. Greenwald can perform your procedure with peak efficiency, and that translates to a shorter surgery and less time under anesthesia.
Thanks to the shorter surgery time, Dr. Greenwald’s patients bounce back after anesthesia faster and also experience reduced fatigue post-surgery.
Advanced Tools and Techniques
Dr. Greenwald uses a meticulous, muscle-sparing technique to prepare the pocket for your breast implants gently.
Instead of forcefully tearing or stretching the chest muscle to create space for the implant, Dr. Greenwald gently separates the pectoralis muscle using electrocautery, a tool that uses heat to carefully release tissue. He performs this part of the procedure under direct vision, meaning he can see exactly what he’s doing in real time. This allows him to be more precise and avoid injuring small blood vessels, which helps reduce bleeding, bruising, and overall tissue trauma.
A critical part of the quick recovery process is the use of the Keller Funnel, a no-touch device that helps insert the implant into the prepared pocket. This funnel minimizes contact with the skin, reducing the risk of contamination and helping maintain the integrity of the implant.
By using this method, Dr. Greenwald not only enhances surgical precision but also improves outcomes and contributes to your rapid recovery.
Additionally, Dr. Greenwald does not use drains for primary breast augmentations. He typically places absorbable sutures, which harmlessly dissolve over time. This allows you to skip the often time-consuming and complex drain emptying process, making your recovery easier.
The Quick Recovery Process
Quick recovery lives up to its name! Most patients need very little or no prescription pain medication. It’s different for every woman, and Dr. Greenwald works closely with you to ensure you have the smoothest, most comfortable experience possible.
Dr. Greenwald generally encourages patients to start resuming regular activities within one day, although heavy lifting and strenuous exercise have to wait around three weeks.
Education is an essential part of quick recovery after breast augmentation because we want you to feel confident in your care. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or share concerns as you prepare for your procedure. A smoother recovery starts with knowing what to expect and feeling informed every step of the way.
Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation in Harrison, NY
To learn more about Dr. Joshua Greenwald’s advanced breast augmentation process for rapid recovery, call 914-421-0113 to book your consultation. We welcome patients from NYC, Westchester County, or Fairfield County, including Greenwich or Stamford, CT, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who studied and trained at prestigious educational institutions including Columbia University, Emory University, and New York University School of Medicine. His keen aesthetic eye and refined surgical techniques have led him to be a top choice for cosmetic face, breast, and body procedures in NYC. His exceptional patient care has earned him the distinction of “Top Doc” by both Westchester Magazine and Castle & Connolly for over 10 years running. Dr. Greenwald is an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Westchester County Medical Society.