How To Enhance Your Breast Augmentation Results (Updated 2026)

You can enhance your breast augmentation results by taking a few important steps, beginning with choosing an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and strictly following your surgeon’s pre- and postoperative instructions. Consistency is key during recovery, especially when it comes to getting adequate rest and wearing the recommended supportive bra.

Deciding to get breast implants is exciting, and you naturally want to know what you can do to get the most out of your results. In this blog post, I’ll discuss some specific steps you can take after the procedure to improve your breast augmentation results.

Choose a Breast Augmentation Specialist

Before we discuss how you can enhance your results, I want to note that satisfying results start with your selection of a surgeon. Choosing an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who frequently performs breast augmentation surgery is the most important thing you can do to ensure you get a desirable outcome. You can learn more about how to choose your plastic surgeon wisely in our related blog post.

Simple Steps To Take After Breast Augmentation

Enhancing the look of your new breasts isn’t difficult but does require that you closely follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions. Additionally, you can pay extra attention to the following steps (also pictured above):

Closely Follow Rapid Recovery Protocols

I encourage patients to lift their arms over their heads 10 times every hour. There are no restrictive dressings on the incisions, only waterproof Band-Aids. After napping, you can shower and then go out for a light meal or shopping on the evening of your surgery. Some patients may use an over-the-counter pain reliever or a little prescription medication to manage discomfort.

Take Care of Your Incisions

Avoid putting tension on the incisions while they’re healing. After they heal, use professional-grade scar treatment products from our spa to minimize the scars’ appearance.

Follow Massage and Light Activity Guidelines

My patients come to my med spa to have a massage therapist perform postoperative, manual lymphatic drainage as part of the planned therapeutic protocol. Massage reduces the risk of developing capsular contracture and post-operative swelling.

Consider Adding a Lift

In some cases, patients considering breast augmentation can enhance their results by combining implants with a breast lift. Implants add volume to the breasts and, if a patient’s breasts are already mildly sagging, a lift will improve the outcome and create longer-lasting results.

Get Enough Rest

Even though I use techniques that significantly reduce recovery time for breast augmentation patients, it’s still important to avoid doing too much, too soon. Get plenty of sleep and rest during the first few days.

Wear a Quality Support Bra

Initially, patients do not need to wear a bra after breast augmentation. After a few days, when patients are ready, a quality sports bra is added to the rapid recovery process.

Start With a Consultation

If you’re looking for a plastic surgeon in the Toledo area who is skilled in breast augmentation surgery, request a consultation using the online form or call our practice at (419) 534-6551 to schedule an appointment.