Augmentation is generally a safe procedure that can usually be done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Patients will be given preoperative instructions such as avoiding blood thinning agents such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications or Vitamin E for at least two weeks before and after surgery. The usual operative time for breast augmentation is around one hour. Once in place, the implant is filled with saline and the incision closed and covered with tape strips and/or a surgical dressing. The patient may be fitted with a special bra and/or Ace bandage wrap at the completion. The wrap or support materials used will depend on where the incisions have been made for placing the implant and should not be removed by the patient.