What is the recovery time after breast fat grafting?
Published 2026-09-14Updated 2026-09-14Last verified 2026-09-14
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Most people return to light activity within about a week, with swelling and bruising at both the donor and breast sites improving over two to three weeks. Strenuous exercise and pressure on the breasts are typically avoided for several weeks. Final volume becomes clear only after three to six months, once non-surviving fat has been resorbed. Individual plans vary by surgeon.
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