Breast augmentation is often a day case or a single overnight stay. Knowing the routine helps you feel prepared.
On the day
- Admission, pre-op checks and marking by your surgeon.
- Meeting your anaesthetist and confirming the plan.
- Surgery under general anaesthetic, usually 1–2 hours.
After surgery
- Recovery in a ward as the anaesthetic wears off.
- Pain relief, your support bra fitted, and observation.
- Discharge once you are eating, drinking, comfortable and mobile — with aftercare instructions and follow-up arranged.
Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you the first night. See the recovery timeline.