May be immediate or delayed. May be immediate or delayed. Length of Recovery None. 3-4 weeks may be required before it is possible to return to work or perform strenuous activities. 3-4 weeks may be required before it is possible to return to work or perform strenuous activities.
Most women can resume normal activities after six to eight weeks.
During this period, lifting objects heavier than five pounds is not permitted. Most women can return to work and resume other normal activities after 4-6 weeks. Scarring Scars from mastectomy only. None or very little additional scarring, since mastectomy incision is usually reopened to insert implant. None or very little additional scarring, since mastectomy incision is usually reopened to insert implant.