Breast implants require about 2 to 3 weeks of rest to recover. Breast implants are usually performed under general anesthesia and require a recovery process. You can usually eat or drink for 6 to 8 hours after surgery. Under normal circumstances, a drain is left in the wound and the drain is usually removed within 3 to 5 days. Therefore, the hospital stay is usually about 1 week, after which you can perform some light activities, which can cause discomfort in the chest or swelling throughout the surgical area. There is still some pain in the breasts during the swelling reduction process or some discomfort in the body after implant placement. This sensation usually lessens within 2 to 3 weeks and then gradually returns. Generally, if there is enough time, the option of scheduling a 2 to 3 week break is recommended in this case.