Postoperative Breast Augmentation in Dubai Definitive Guide 2026

January 7, 2026

The recovery period after breast augmentation in Dubai with the “24h Recovery” technique is straightforward, but following a set of guidelines is essential to ensure a smooth, safe, and complication-free healing process.

Timeline of the surge recovery of breasts:

For Dr. Matteo Vigos’ patients, the recovery process is fast and significantly different from the typical postoperative period associated with traditional breast augmentation methods. Below is the usual progression for a patient who has undergone surgery using the “24h Recovery” technique:

Leaving the operating room

All of Dr. Matteo Vigos’ patients leave the operating room wearing an internal support bra, with no need for drains or bandages. Most can resume their daily routine within 24 hours of surgery. However, even if the patient feels well enough to return to normal activities, Dr. Matteo Vigo recommends taking 4–7 days off work to avoid placing unnecessary stress on the body.

24 hours after the operation

Although breast augmentation in Dubai can be performed without hospitalization, all patients typically stay overnight for observation. The following morning, Dr. Matteo Vigo performs the first check-up in the hospital room, gently moving the patient’s arms—even fully raising them—to assess mobility and ensure proper recovery. Once everything is confirmed to be progressing well, the patient is discharged. Some chest discomfort is normal and may feel like the pressure experienced during a post-partum milk surge. This discomfort can be effectively managed with prescribed analgesics taken every four hours and usually resolves completely within one week..

First week postoperatively

Thanks to prescribed analgesics, any chest discomfort will gradually subside during the first week. During this period, patients should sleep on their back and avoid lifting objects heavier than 1kg.
Patients return to the clinic for their second check-up. At this appointment, the scar will be treated painlessly, and a small dressing will be applied, which can be removed at home after 2–3 days. Scar care begins with the use of the prescribed cream.

By this time, chest discomfort typically resolves, and patients can safely lift objects exceeding 1kg, which is the recommended weight limit for the first week. For mothers, it is generally safe to hold a child weighing up to 11kg, using slow, controlled movements. Patients are also usually able to start sleeping on their side during this week.

One month after breast surgery

During the third check-up following cosmetic breast surgery Dubai, patients can stop wearing the postoperative bra they have been using for the past 30 days. At this stage, most normal physical activities can be resumed; however, high-impact exercises involving jumping—such as running, spinning, step classes, and horseback riding—should be avoided for the first 3–4 months. Additionally, after an extra two weeks, patients are generally able to sleep comfortably on their stomach.

At 6 months after breast surgery

At the fourth check-up at Dr. Matteo Vigo’s office, the initial swelling in the breasts will have fully subsided. The breasts will feel natural to the touch, and sensitivity will be completely restored. During this visit, we will also assess the condition of the scars to determine and continue the most appropriate treatment plan.

At 12 months after breast augmentation

By twelve months after surgery, the breast augmentation scars have fully matured and are usually barely noticeable. Patients can safely sunbathe over the area. During the final check-up, post-operative photos are taken to document the results in the patient’s medical record.

Postoperative characteristics and recovery from breast augmentation with the “24h Recovery” technique

• The patient will feel breast pain, similar to the pressure of a milk surge after giving birth. The painkiller that was recommended will help with this discomfort.
• You will be able to move your arms and legs, and use your legs to lift weights while going up and down. Move your body in any way that doesn’t hurt.
• From day one, the outcome was amazing.
• Usually, the patient has more than one bruise.
• For the first 3 to 4 months, you should stay away from workouts that involve jumping. You can use a stationary bike, elliptical trainer, or do strength workouts, among other things.
• You can sleep on your side after 5 or 6 days.
• Your baby can sleep on his side when he is six weeks old.
• You don’t need to take out stitches (they can be absorbed), drains, or wraps (we don’t use them).
• Some implants should not be massaged, and it is not necessary to do so “so they do not become encapsulated.”
• For 30 days, you have to wear a sports bra.
• The breasts get bigger at first and then go down over the course of six months.
• Starting in the sixth month, the touch becomes more normal and gentle.
• In the first year after a boob job Dubai, the incision initially appears red during the inflammatory phase and gradually fades to white. Using a surgical laser, we can reduce the scar by approximately 35%, and to make it as inconspicuous as possible, patients are also provided with a range of products to support scar healing. Typically, the scar from breast enlargement surgery becomes a thin, white line about 1 mm in thickness.
• For the first year, the scar shouldn’t be exposed to the sun.

For more information about the procedure or recovery after breast implants Dubai, you can contact Dr. Matteo Vigo’s clinic in Dubai at any time.

Essential care after undergoing breast augmentation

Here is the basic care that someone needs to take after getting breast enlargement surgery:

Arm movements

Move your arms as directed by the medical professionals who treated you, and do it as often as they told you to.

Dr. Matteo Vigo says that for the first week, we should lift our arms like we’re going to touch the sky, without forcing it and slowly, once every hour. This method is a clear difference fact because it makes patients more comfortable after surgery by letting them move around early. Most methods make the patient stop moving their arms, which slows down their healing.

Avoid efforts

For the first two weeks after surgery, avoid using your pectoral muscles for lifting or exertion. When lifting objects, engage your legs and move your entire body, rather than initiating movement with your chest muscles, following occupational safety principles.

Wearing a bra

A properly fitted sports bra should be worn 24 hours a day for approximately one month, including while sleeping. It should only be removed for showering.

Water care

Don’t let water get on the cuts in the first week, before the patient comes for the first treatment. After this first trip to the doctor, we can shower with gel and let the water hit the scars.

Postoperative exercise

Three weeks after breast enlargement surgery Dubai, patients can begin light cardiovascular exercises, such as using a stationary bike or an elliptical machine, while taking care to move gently. During the first three months, activities involving jumping or strong vibrations should be avoided, as the periprosthetic capsule is still forming, and excessive vibrations could interfere with its proper attachment.

Scar care

Follow your plastic surgeon’s recommended routine to care for your scars. It is advisable to apply healing creams or ointments, avoid direct sun exposure, and use sunscreen on the scar area once it has fully healed.

How is breast ptosis corrected?

The pectorals can be made stronger by doing a lot of different exercises. This may help a little, but as we said before, the pectorals can’t hold the woman’s breast in place. You need plastic surgery to fix breast ptosis. Depending on how much the patient has breast ptosis, a certain treatment will be needed.

A breast enlargement is suggested for Grade I and II breast ptosis. In the second case, it can be done along with a periareolar lift. A mastopexy, or breast lift, is the best way to fix Grade III breast ptosis. A breast reduction will fix Grade IV breast ptosis.

At the best breast augmentation clinic Dubai, Dr. Matteo Vigo evaluates each patient individually. This personalized approach allows the plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon to make an accurate aesthetic assessment and provide the most suitable treatment for each case. If you would like to learn more about breast enlargement, you can contact Dr. Matteo Vigo in Dubai.

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