What to Expect When You Undergo Breast Surgery

The recuperation period for breast surgery is not the same for every kind of procedure nor is it the same for every patient. Everyone is unique and heals at their own pace. The same can be said for how long it takes each patient to notice the desirable and successful end results of the appearance booster they have had.

Whatever you do, make sure you follow the instructions you are given at the surgeon’s office. They are for your safety and the continuation of your good health. Your health should always be at the top of your priority list when it comes to cosmetic surgery procedures. Here we look at what to expect after your breasts go through major modifications.

One of the most popular kinds of breast surgery is breast implants (also sometimes referred to as breast augmentation). Following this surgery there will be some pain and discomfort in the area of the incisions. This has a great deal to do with the implant placement position used. An implant that is placed above the muscle will be different from one that is placed below the muscle. The below-the-muscle implants tend to bring with them more pain. It has been described as mild to moderate discomfort.

After the operation, your chest may feel different from what you are used to. Do not be concerned about the strange sensations that you feel. They may be swollen and feel hard or a bit lumpy. They may also seem to be higher up on your body than they were before the operation took place. If you had an above-the-muscle placement, it will take on average about a month to notice the positive changes. If, on the other hand, you had a below-the-muscle placement then you might have to wait at least four months to see the good in what you had done.

Another type of breast surgery is breast reduction. For the first few days after the operation the chest area will be sore and somewhat uncomfortable. There will also be some swelling and bruising that can remain for a few weeks. The stitches will have to stay in place for one to three weeks. To support your healing bosom, wear your surgical bra as you were instructed to. This special bra can help to reduce the swelling you will experience. Before long, you will be surprised and delighted at how much better your breasts look once they are the size that you want.

Another kind of breast surgery is the lift procedure. Some ladies choose to have just a lift while others opt for implants and the lift to be done during the same procedure. Very shortly after a breast lift is done, you will notice a change in your bosom that is sure to put a smile on your lips. A certain degree of numbness is considered normal following this type of breast surgery. This should be fleeting. Most patients who have this form of cosmetic operation are thrilled by what they are left with.