The recovery period for breast augmentation patients is
shorter and less painful than it was in the past due to the development of
advanced techniques. Patients should limit movement and rest for a week
following surgery to reduce the risk of complications and allow the body to
heal. However, many of my Dallas breast augmentation patients report that they
felt much better than expected during their breast augmentation recovery
period. In this article, we look at what patients can expect after surgery and
what they can do to make the recovery process more comfortable.
Preparing for Your
Recovery
A day or two before surgery, it is a good idea to run
errands and complete all of your household chores so these things are taken
care of ahead of time. Some of the tasks you should complete include:
Go grocery shopping
for at least two weeks worth of food. Be sure to buy plenty of liquids and low
sodium foods that will be easy on your stomach.
Stop by a pharmacy or
drug store to refill prescriptions, and buy pain medication, wound
dressing, scar removal cream, silicone sheets, or anything else you will need
for surgery.
Stock up on books,
magazines, movies, games, and other items to keep you entertained during
your recovery.
Do all of your
laundry, including clothing, undergarments, towels, and sheets.
Clean your house,
throw old or spoiled items out of your pantry and refrigerator, and take out
the trash and recycling.
Arrange for
transportation to and from your surgical appointment.
The Day of Surgery
After you undergo surgery, you should get a ride home with a
family member or close friend. It is recommended that you spend the remainder
of the day resting in bed, with your head elevated. You may consume some
liquids, soup, and crackers a few hours after surgery. Do not shower or roam
around the day of your surgery. Stay in bed and rest as much as possible. Take
pain medication as advised by your surgeon to limit pain.
The Day after Surgery
You can shower the day after surgery. However, try not to
let the rushing water hit the incision area. It is a good idea to rest, take
pain medication as needed, drink a lot of water, and limit movement the day
after surgery. You may feel up to eating some light meals that are easy on the
stomach the day after surgery. This depends on how you feel.
Two Days to a Week
after Surgery
Early in the week after surgery, patients should stay in
bed. As the week progresses, patients may start to feel better and be up moving
around the house a bit. However, it is important not to over exert yourself
during this time. Continue to avoid exercise in the week after surgery. You can
start massaging the breasts to soften them up and prevent the development of
capsular contracture. You may also want to start the use of a scar reduction
ointment at this time.
One Week after
Surgery
About a week after surgery, you will return to your
surgeon's office so he or she can check up on your progress. Sutures will be
removed at this time and the incisions should be healing nicely. In addition,
much of the post-surgical bruising and swelling will go down. Many patients
return to work and other obligations at this time.
Two Weeks after
Surgery
Patients may resume their exercise routine two weeks after
surgery, and most of the visible bruising and swelling should be gone. However,
it may take another month or two for all of the swelling to subside and the
implants to drop. Most patients see their best results about six months after
surgery.
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