Patients recuperating from any medical procedure generally experience some discomfort, and breast implant surgery is no different. The location of the incisions and the breast tissue affected during the surgery may cause some inflammation and pain for the first one to five days postoperatively, but Dr. Steinbrech helps to control discomfort by using drainage tubes at the surgical site to keep swelling and fluid accumulation to a minimum. He also provides a post-surgical bra or special bandages for the patient to wear to support the new breasts. In addition to this, the doctor recommends icing the area and taking prescription pain medication to ensure comfortable healing, and sitting and lying in an elevated position to lessen swelling. Most residual soreness will not last beyond a few weeks following the surgery.