Guide to Breast Augmentation & Breast Implant - Prepare to breast augmentation

Prepare to breast augmentation

j How should I prepare for breast augmentation surgery?
k What is the recovery for breast augmentation?
l For faster recovery
m What happens after breast augmentation surgery?
n What are my limitations in activity post-operatively?

j How should I prepare for breast augmentation surgery?
About two weeks prior to surgery, patients should stop smoking or drinking alcohol to reduce the risk of blood clots and infection. Certain medications such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs should also be avoided as they may increase bleeding. If your breast augmentation is performed on an outpatient basis, it is important to arrange a ride home from the hospital and ask someone to stay with you the first night.

k What is the recovery for breast augmentation?

The recovery period after breast augmentation surgery may take two or three weeks. All dressings will be removed several days after surgery and patients are usually permitted to shower within the first week. Patients may resume normal activities, but should avoid heavy lifting, or physical contact with breasts for up to three weeks. Bruising and discoloration will disappear rather quickly and swelling should go down in a month. Keep in mind that arm movement may be limited for two to three weeks.

Pain Level: Above the muscle: Mild to moderate discomfort. Below the muscle: Moderate to severe discomfort following placement under the muscle. 1-2 weeks of pain medication
Swelling: Above the muscle: 4 days-2 weeks.
Below the muscle: 2-12 weeks.
Bruising: Up to 2 weeks. Some patients experience no bruising.
Numbness: 1-2 weeks.
Work: Above the muscle: 1 week Below the muscle: 1-2 weeks.
If job is strenuous or requires lifting, wait a month.
Exercise: Wait 2-4 weeks
Final result: Above the muscle: 1 month. Below the muscle: 4 months

On the day of surgery you will feel sleepy and may feel pain or be nauseated. Your chest may feel tight and uncomfortable. Your arms and back may also be sore. Pain medication will be prescribed to minimize your discomfort.

After surgery your breasts will be very firm, high, and swollen. After about a month, the swelling will be gone and they will be lower, smaller and softer. It may take up to a year for the implants to settle into a permanent position.

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m What happens after breast augmentation surgery?
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