Preparing For Breast Augmentation Recovery

If you have decided on having a breast augmentation, you have most likely spent a lot of time contemplating the decisions that accompany the procedure. You have chosen your doctor, had a consultation, and chosen the type of implant and agreed with the type of procedure/incision the doctor has suggested, but have you put any thought into you recovery? A well-planned recovery is an important step to this cosmetic medical procedure. 

First, in addition to planning the time off to have the surgery, you will need ample down time. It is not farfetched to schedule two weeks of downtime. The doctor will tell you how long to refrain from exercise, and lifting weights may be out of the question for even longer. Daily life however is often overlooked. Lifting your children is something you will need to consider. If you have young children that are accustom to being carried, you will need to prepare them for your recovery time, and you will need to ensure that another adult will be available as well, as you will be surprised at the number of daily tasks that require you to use the muscle surrounding the newly operated area. 

Cooking, reaching, driving, bending etc. will all find you putting strain on incisions, so be sure to account for these inabilities as part of your recovery. Ideally, your spouse or another adult should be present for several days following your operation. Something that a lot of women overlook is the weight of a purse or handbag. Prior to your procedure, scale down to the smallest bag possible. Carry only a wallet with identification and cash. The weight of a larger bag and the motion entailed in throwing it over your shoulder seems like a very detailed thing to avoid, but even after you are released to drive, run errands, etc. you should keep this suggestion in mind.

Another part of breast augmentation surgery, that women are often not informed about is the phenomenon of post-operative depression. This is a part of any operation. The stress that a procedure puts on your body takes its own recovery time. Undergoing plastic surgeries carry even more risk of depression. Not only does your body need to adjust, but psychological and emotional factors also contribute to a woman's recovery. Getting used to your new body even though it is a decision that you made takes some time, and many women expect to immediately accept the physical changes which were, after all well thought out and longed for, but it does not come instantly. Do not fear that you have made the wrong decision; just know that it is natural to not immediately accept your new look.

Making careful considerations about your recovery time is just as important as choosing to have a breast augmentation itself. Plan to time with care, and you can avoid some of the difficulties that may otherwise plague your recovery.