Women everywhere desire larger breasts in order to have a sexier appearance, and many are opting to have breast augmentation surgery. However, no matter what they pay for the procedure - and it varies dramatically - every woman must experience the recovery process.
Breast augmentation is one of the most performed surgeries in the world. While the benefit of a sexier appearance is obvious, many women do not realize how arduous the recovery process can be. Most women with implants will tell you the recovery wasn’t bad because - like childbirth - if you’re pleased with the results, you tend to forget the discomfort you experienced while achieving it. In truth, you can make your recovery easier by knowing what to expect and following your surgeon’s recovery instructions.
The exact recovery time differs from one individual to the next. It depends upon one’s overall health as much as it does one’s body structure. The better your overall health, the more likely you will have a fast recovery without complications.
The first few days after surgery are the most uncomfortable, and the discomfort can last as long as several weeks, depending upon the size and type of implants you received. This is a very invasive procedure and larger implants will take longer to heal, because they are larger than the supportive tissue is designed to handle. The healing time also depends upon where the implants were inserted - above the muscle or below it.
Your surgeon will most likely write you a prescription for two medications - an antibiotic and a painkiller. The antibiotic is the most important because it will prevent infection. A post-surgery infection can cause serious complications and, in rare cases, even death. It is vital that you take the antibiotic until it is completely gone - do not save some for the next time you have a sore throat. The painkiller will make your recovery more comfortable. Be sure to take your medications exactly as prescribed by your surgeon. If you have a question about either medication, ask the surgeon or your pharmacist.
Two vital elements that are imperative to your body's recovery process are rest and water. Allowing your body to rest and keeping it hydrated are simple things, but they are equally important to facilitating your recovery.
After surgery, your breasts will not be very attractive! They will be bruised, swollen, and misshapened. The stitches in the incisions usually dissolve within two weeks, but the breast tissue won’t be completely healed for a few more weeks (in some cases, it could take much longer). Your true breast shape and size will not be evident for many months. Most surgeons believe a woman’s final size is not fully realized until six to twelve months after surgery.
Your surgeon will supply you with a compression bra to wear. It is designed to support your breasts and keep the implants where they belong. It is crucial that you do not wear a normal or underwire bra during your recovery.
The most fundamental way to make your recovery easier is to follow your surgeon’s recovery instructions explicitly. They will improve the rate of your recovery and lower the risk of possible complications.
If you would like to learn more about recovering from breast implant surgery, speak with a plastic surgeon that is board-certified in breast augmentation. He will have the most current, accurate information you can rely on and he will not have a problem educating you.
This article’s intention is to inform only. It is not meant to provide medical advice or recommendations. You should only heed medical advice from a licensed physician.
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