A Smart Recovery From Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a procedure that is performed by cosmetic surgeons in clinics, offices and hospitals every day throughout the nation. But it is not performed on you every day! The fact that it is something that you have never done before means that you have to be completely certain that it is a procedure that you wish to undergo. Breast implants can alter the appearance of your body and can improve your proportions. But it is also serious surgery and should never be a snap decision. If you decide to go through with the cosmetic operation after careful thought and talks with those you love the most, then you need to take good care of yourself following the procedure. Be good to you! Once you are back home you need to take the necessary steps to protect the incision site. Your chest area has been through a trauma and the last thing you want is to cause anymore trauma to it. Do what you need to do to prevent any type of impact, compression or punctures to your bosom. The area will be tender so the less contact it receives from any outside forces the better. If you are not use to relaxing and resting then this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to do so! Your body needs time to recover and this requires quiet, calming times when you can relax. Wear comfortable clothes and do not worry about looking your best. Focus on your recovery. Remember to take your medication according to the schedule given to you by the cosmetic surgeon. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance. If you generally are not the kind of person to ask for help, then change your tune and let others help you this time. The incisions that you have from your breast augmentation will have tape over them following the operation. Do not attempt to remove the tape on your own. Leave the tape where it is and let the cosmetic surgeon remove it when the time is right. That is his decision to make because he is the expert, not you. It is strongly recommended that you sleep on your back for the first few days and weeks following the breast augmentation operation. Light activity is fine shortly after your surgery, as you should not give up all forms of movement. However you should not do any vigorous activity that can cause problems with your recuperation. If you have reason to believe that you are not healing normally and you think you may have developed an infection or some other issue then call the physician who performed your breast augmentation operation without delay. You may have to schedule an appointment to see him as soon as possible. Do not be too overeager to see the results of the new implants for yourself. Give it a month before you take the time to assess the cosmetic work for yourself.