1. Your surgeon will teach you a special breast massage technique and prescribe a support bra for a few months.
2. The rest will subside over time and final results will be seen around 6 months or more after surgery.
1. For smokers: STOP smoking two weeks before surgery. You will need another two weeks after surgery to start smoking. Smoking increases the risks of complications. Chemicals present in smoke act as free radicals which interferes with the healing process. Prolonged healing may result in the formation of large, hideous scars. If your surgeon finds out that you are still smoking, he will not perform the surgery.
2. Stop drinking alcoholic beverages a week before your surgery.
3. The day before your surgery, do not drink alcohol and make sure you do not eat or drink anything at least six hours before your operation.
4. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding
5. Know in advance that this procedure requires the absence of breast milk. Breast milk may contain bacteria which can contaminate the implant and trigger infection or capsular contracture. It is advisable to wait for three months. Your breast can also produce milk if you're taking birth control pills or hormones. Stop taking these pills at least two weeks before surgery.
Post-Operative Care for Breast Enlargement Surgery
1. Get enough rest; avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 1 month.
2. Start ambulating as soon as possible.
3. Avoid strenuous activities for 4 weeks.
4. Refrain from physical contact with breasts for 3-4 weeks.
5. May shower 48 hours after removal of drain tubes.
6. Only support bras without wire should be used after sutures are removed.
7. According to doctor's instructions, bras may be worn about 1-2 weeks after surgery when most of the swelling has gone down. Support bras are recommended to maintain breast shape.
8. May wear bra with wire, 4-6 months after surgery.
1. Your surgeon will teach you a special breast massage technique and prescribe a support bra for a few months.
2. The rest will subside over time and final results will be seen around 6 months or more after surgery.
1. For smokers: STOP smoking two weeks before surgery. You will need another two weeks after surgery to start smoking. Smoking increases the risks of complications. Chemicals present in smoke act as free radicals which interferes with the healing process. Prolonged healing may result in the formation of large, hideous scars. If your surgeon finds out that you are still smoking, he will not perform the surgery.
2. Stop drinking alcoholic beverages a week before your surgery.
3. The day before your surgery, do not drink alcohol and make sure you do not eat or drink anything at least six hours before your operation.
4. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding
5. Know in advance that this procedure requires the absence of breast milk. Breast milk may contain bacteria which can contaminate the implant and trigger infection or capsular contracture. It is advisable to wait for three months. Your breast can also produce milk if you're taking birth control pills or hormones. Stop taking these pills at least two weeks before surgery.
Post-Operative Care for Breast Enlargement Surgery
1. Get enough rest; avoid alcohol and smoking for at least 1 month.
2. Start ambulating as soon as possible.
3. Avoid strenuous activities for 4 weeks.
4. Refrain from physical contact with breasts for 3-4 weeks.
5. May shower 48 hours after removal of drain tubes.
6. Only support bras without wire should be used after sutures are removed.
7. According to doctor's instructions, bras may be worn about 1-2 weeks after surgery when most of the swelling has gone down. Support bras are recommended to maintain breast shape.
8. May wear bra with wire, 4-6 months after surgery.
