Do’s and Don’ts After Breast Augmentation: Essential Recovery Tips
Do’s and Don’ts After Breast Augmentation: Essential Recovery Tips Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery intervention that is practiced by plastic surgeons. It consists of the placement of breast implants, silicone prostheses, or physiological saline. Prostheses have a different life span from one individual to another. If nothing is justified (wear, shells …), it will not be necessary for some women with implants to have them replaced. New-generation breast implants can withstand wear and have a longer life. The choice of the prosthesis or its size is discussed with the surgeon. The choice of the size of the prostheses can be evaluated in adequacy with the morphological characters of the individual. This procedure has some risks and complications, to obtain a safe and fast cure, some recommendations are to follow, other practices to avoid: Recommendations to follow: 1) Eat healthily : The diet must be balanced and. Food supplements that contain these nutrients can help you effectively on a daily basis. For optimal healing, it is essential to stay hydrated. A minimum of 8 glasses of water a day is recommended. Besides that, you can start your usual diet again after your breast augmentation. 2) Physical Activity Following Breast Augmentation: As soon as you return home, it is important to start light activities such as walking. Indeed, it avoids complications such as thrombosis, abnormal clotting of blood from blocking the veins and blood circulation. 3) Proper management of the scar: The final appearance of the scar depends on a multitude of factors. The scar initially will appear red and swollen, but will deflate over time. Breast augmentation specialists suggest techniques to reduce the size of the scar such as applying surgical strips of paper on the incision or use of a topical gel during the first few months. Ablation of suture at the right moment also helps for optimal healing. 4) Quickly detect possible complications : The main task of the patient postoperatively is self-monitoring. The surgeon must be informed of any changes. He must be able to react and adapt his treatment as soon as possible. 5) Wear a support bra : The sports bras are perfectly adapted. They reduce the movement and swaying of the chest. Thus they improve the adaptation and minimize the pain. 6) Rest and manage the pain well. Studies have shown that sleep is the best medicine for pain. It promotes the healing of wounds. For better blood circulation, sleep on your back. It is normal to feel pain or discomfort after the operation. That’s why it’s better for you to take painkillers.  7) Cold Compress and Breast Augmentation: The cold compresses and ice packs available today help decrease discomfort, improve swelling, and speed recovery. After surgery, you can apply cold compresses or ice packs on your chest for 10 minutes at a time. To avoid skin injury, ice packs should not be applied directly to the skin, but instead placed on a soft towel to protect the skin. Remember also not to exceed 10 minutes of the duration of applications. 8) Moisturizers for Breast Augmentation: After breast surgery, your breasts may appear discolored, red, shiny, or may produce a slightly burning sensation. These symptoms are not harsh because the skin adapts quickly to breast implants. Applying a moisturizer on the breast surface can however provide immediate relief. Practices to avoid: Do not perform the follow-up recommended by your surgeon. Breast augmentation is a surgery that presents risks and complications. Medical monitoring is essential to avoid them. Avoid physical exercises that are too energetic. These exercises increase the tension exerted on the skin, which is generally tight in the immediate postoperative period, and they also reduce the quality of healing. By increasing blood flow and blood pressure, tissues can be affected. It is also recommended not to have sex for three weeks. Poor management of the operative wound. It is recommended not to take a hot shower. Hot water can cause swelling of the operated area. You should also avoid directing the stream of warm water over the scar. It is important to avoid the sun and the tanning salon during the three months following your breast augmentation. Creams and topicals not recommended by your surgeon : Some creams are indeed irritating and can hinder optimal healing. Consult your doctor at the slightest doubt.