Breast augmentation is considered by hundreds of women after breast surgery or purely for cosmetic purposes. The process of breast augmentation recovery may be a concern for many women who are considering this surgery. There are different options available for women wish to enhance their breasts including creams, breast implants and fat transfer breast augmentation. Before the decision to undergo the breast implant surgery is undertaken, women often want to know what the cost is and what surgeon to go with. Once they decide on those factors, they want to know what the procedure involves and what breast augmentation recovery involved. Another useful piece of information is how long breast augmentation recovery takes.
This article talks about what to expect during breast augmentation recovery and the extended period afterwards. This information will help you mentally prepare for the procedure and make your breast augmentation recovery smoother.
Women want to increase the fullness and firmness of their breast to boost self-confidence and increase self-esteem. This does not come without a cost. There is a process of breast augmentation recovery that follows the procedure.
During the breast augmentation recovery process, the breast may feel painful, swollen and bruised. Furthermore, some women have complained of chest tightness and restricted breathing. This is normal during breast augmentation recovery. You will be advised to rest in a semi-upright position during breast augmentation recovery to keep you comfortable and reduce post- surgery swelling. If you are in a lot of pain, you may be prescribed painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen as you undergo the breast augmentation recovery process. Painkillers should be avoided in patients that have a history of kidney or liver problems. Furthermore, ibuprofen is not recommended in patients that suffer from asthma.
Downtime for breast augmentation recovery varies between patients. You will feel fatigued, particularly in the first few days and it is vital that you get plenty of rest for a few days following the surgery. Generally it is advisable to avoid excessive use of the arms and the chest area and allow the wound to heal. General discomfort and painful twinging is commonly reported during the breast augmentation recovery process.
After care is required as part of the breast augmentation recovery process. This involves a series of appointments with your surgeon who will monitor your recovery and look out for any signs of complications.
The following advice should be followed by all patients during the breast augmentation recovery process:
• Do not let the wound get wet for at least one week
• Do not sleep face down for about a month
• Avoid all physical exercise for four weeks
• Avoid heavy lifting for 3-4 weeks
• Do not drive until you can perform an emergency stop without any pain or discomfort.
• Wear a tight fitting sports bra for 24 hours a day for up to three months after surgery
You are advised to consult your surgeon if you experience any of the following symptoms during the breast augmentation recovery process: severe pain, redness, burning, and swelling in and around the wound, a smelly colored discharge from the wound, a body temperature above 38°C or any abnormal lumps around the wound area.
