Side Effects: Temporary swelling, mild bruising, and some pain
Risks: Pain, bleeding, infection, asymmetry, implant failure, scarring around the implant (capsular contracture)
Recovery: Back to work: 3 days to 1 week More strenuous activity: 2 - 3 weeks
Final Appearance: 6 - 8 weeks for implants to completely descend into the final position
Duration of Results: Permanent: the average lifespan of a breast implant is 10 years and implants may need to be replaced in a relatively minor procedure