When booking a breast augmentation procedure, most people tend to focus on the surgery itself, rather than the events afterwards. However, the recovery process is integral to the success of your operation, and your aftercare will determine whether your cosmetic treatment meets your expectations or not.
Breaking it Down – Immediately After Your Surgery
Immediately after your treatment, you’ll wake from the general anesthetic feeling rather tender. Your breasts are likely to be swollen and bruised, but don’t worry, this is very normal with any type of surgery and isn’t something you need to be concerned about. After all, any invasive surgical procedure takes its toll on your body, and you’ll need time to heal!
You’ll remain at the clinic in a semi-upright position (which will help to keep you comfortable) and you’ll be given medication to minimize the pain.
Returning Home After Breast Augmentation
When you’re deemed well enough to return home, you might be feeling apprehensive. However, remember that you’ll still see your surgeon regularly for post-surgery check-ups. During the first few days, it’s important to take it easy. You’ll need to take some time off work to allow yourself to recover properly, particularly if your job involved strenuous physical activity or lifting.
You’re likely to experience ‘twinges’ or mild pain in the area, and your breasts may feel hard immediately afterwards. This is normal. However, if you see signs of any unusual redness in the area, or if your skin feels hot to touch and you feel feverish, make sure you see a medical professional as soon as possible, as this could be a sign of infection.
Back to Normal
Of course, everyone heals differently. However, most people are able to return to normal life after approximately six weeks. It’s advisable that you keep your incision marks out of direct sunlight for a year or so, as the skin in the area will be delicate.
Asking the Right Questions About Your Breast Augmentation
When committing to breast augmentation surgery, it’s important to feel informed and comfortable about what’s involved. To find out more about the procedure, get in touch with Dr Adams and his team by calling 727 328 2299 today.
