It’s a totally valid concern. Breast augmentation is a big decision and a major life change that takes some getting used to.
Dr. Houssock and Val get personal about how breast implants changed their lives, talking candidly about what recovery really feels like, physically and emotionally, and what it’s like navigating healing, changes in daily life, and intimacy.
They also share practical recovery tips: why it’s important to rest, wear the right post-op bras, eat well, and take a break from workouts. Having a supportive partner can make a huge difference, too.
Find out how breast implants age with your body, possible complications and how they’re treated, what long-term maintenance looks like, and how long implants typically last.
Our favorite bras:
Under Armour Seamless Low Long Sports Bra
Under Armour Crossback Longline Sports Bra
Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.
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JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite 100.
To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com
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