Length:
1 hour

Anesthesia:
General or local with sedation

In/Outpatient:
Outpatient

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

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