Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to reshape and increase the size of the breasts. An underdeveloped breast may be enlarged or a breast that has become small after delivery may be enlarged, depending on the loose skin of the existing breast, the size of the breast may increase.
Each patient is a unique individual, and consequently, different postoperative guidelines may be required to properly recover after surgery. For the healthy recovery of the patient, there are rules of thumb that most patients should follow in the days and weeks after breast implant surgery.
Patients recovering from breast augmentation should have someone, a relative, or a friend for a day or two after surgery. The patient would need help with medications, meals, visits to the bathroom, driving, or to help with complications that may arise.
After surgery:
Breast augmentation is a major surgery and the patient must be patient during the breast healing procedure. This is a slow process that can take around four months to fully recover. But several patients can do light work after a week.
• Swelling and pain after surgery are normal. You can reduce this swelling and discomfort by frequently using ice packs on the inflamed area.
• If you are concerned about your scars, they will heal over time, although the scars will fade over time, but will not fade completely.
• To help your breasts regain proper shape, you will need to wear a support garment (bra) in the weeks after surgery.
• It is a necessity to sleep well. Lack of sleep slows down the healing process. Get more sleep for 1-2 weeks after surgery to promote healing. Again, getting more sleep can cause back discomfort, so keep a heating pad handy as it can help alleviate this discomfort.
• All medications must be taken as prescribed by the surgeon. Some of the medications can cause nausea, so eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water with the medications.
• Watch out for any signs of infection, such as flu-like symptoms, fever, warm breasts, redness, or swelling.
Things to avoid after breast augmentation:
• Until you are completely healed, avoid smoking or drinking alcohol because these substances can interfere with the medications you may be taking.
• You should avoid bending over, playing sports, and also rides.
• Avoid straining or lifting objects, people, or pets that weigh more than 5 pounds.
• Avoid situations that are stressful.
• After surgery avoid taking any type of medication without first consulting with your surgeon to make sure it does not interfere with the healing process.