Recovery from Breast Augmentation
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You're likely to feel tired and sore for a few days following your surgery, but you'll be up and around in 24 to 48 hours. Most of your discomfort can be controlled by medication prescribed by your doctor.
Within several days, the gauze dressings, if you have them, will be removed, and you may be given a surgical bra. You should wear it as directed by your surgeon. You may also experience a burning sensation in your nipples for about two weeks, but this will subside as bruising fades.
Your stitches will come out in a week to 10 days, but the swelling in your breasts may take three to five weeks to disappear. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job. Follow your surgeon's advice on when to begin exercises and normal activities. Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct stimulation for two to three weeks, so you should avoid much physical contact. After that, breast contact is fine once your breasts are no longer sore, usually three to four weeks after surgery.
Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. Then they may remain the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. After several months, your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely.
You may also feel that the skin on your breasts is tight. As time passes by the skin will stretch to accommodate the new and larger breasts. This feeling should go away after a few weeks.
Your activities will be restricted for about 1 to 2 weeks. During this time the patient must abstain from exercising and lifting heavy objects. It is also recommended that in the case of round breast implants, the patient massages the breasts for at least 6 weeks after breast augmentation surgery. By doing this, the patient will help keep the breasts soft and reduces the risk of capsular contracture.
After surgery, your breast augmentation surgeon will also explain how to properly care for your new breasts, what medications you need to take and what kind of compression garment you need to wear. Following these instructions will help you achieve a smooth and fast recovery from your breast augmentation surgery.
Routine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women who are in the appropriate age group, although the mammographic technician should use a special technique to assure that you get a reliable reading, as discussed earlier.
Within several days, the gauze dressings, if you have them, will be removed, and you may be given a surgical bra. You should wear it as directed by your surgeon. You may also experience a burning sensation in your nipples for about two weeks, but this will subside as bruising fades.
Your stitches will come out in a week to 10 days, but the swelling in your breasts may take three to five weeks to disappear. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job. Follow your surgeon's advice on when to begin exercises and normal activities. Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct stimulation for two to three weeks, so you should avoid much physical contact. After that, breast contact is fine once your breasts are no longer sore, usually three to four weeks after surgery.
Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. Then they may remain the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. After several months, your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely.
Getting Back To Normal
A patient will most likely feel sore after breast augmentation surgery. Your plastic/ cosmetic surgeon will prescribe you with pain medications to manage any pain and discomfort. In most cases, breast augmentation patients are able to return home the same day. It is required that you have someone drive you home and recommended that someone stays with you at least the first night after breast augmentation surgery since you may feel dizzy, weak and may experience limited mobility.You may also feel that the skin on your breasts is tight. As time passes by the skin will stretch to accommodate the new and larger breasts. This feeling should go away after a few weeks.
Your activities will be restricted for about 1 to 2 weeks. During this time the patient must abstain from exercising and lifting heavy objects. It is also recommended that in the case of round breast implants, the patient massages the breasts for at least 6 weeks after breast augmentation surgery. By doing this, the patient will help keep the breasts soft and reduces the risk of capsular contracture.
After surgery, your breast augmentation surgeon will also explain how to properly care for your new breasts, what medications you need to take and what kind of compression garment you need to wear. Following these instructions will help you achieve a smooth and fast recovery from your breast augmentation surgery.
Routine mammograms should be continued after breast augmentation for women who are in the appropriate age group, although the mammographic technician should use a special technique to assure that you get a reliable reading, as discussed earlier.
