Breast augmentation surgery is a procedure to increase the volume of the breasts. Breast augmentation surgery is generally performed on underdeveloped breasts and breasts that have shrunk in volume after childbirth. One of the most important questions that many patients have about this surgery is what to pay attention to after breast augmentation surgery. In this article, I will share with you the things you need to pay attention to after breast surgery.
First, I will talk about what needs to be done in the hospital after the surgery. It would be good to have someone accompany you. After the surgery, you will be given a sports bra to wear for a while. You can ask when you can start wearing your normal bra. When you arrive at your hospital room, you will have drains. The drains, which are inserted to prevent fluid accumulation, will be removed when you come in for a check-up. You may experience some pain on the first day, but painkillers will be administered to alleviate it. Swelling and numbness may occur in the initial period, which is a normal condition. You will be informed about the post-surgery lying position. You will be discharged from the hospital the day after the surgery with the approval of the anaesthesiologist.
The First Week After Surgery
Your post-operative rest period is 3-4 days. You can take a bath after this period. It is recommended that you rest for a week before returning to work. During the first week, you should refrain from ironing, lying down, and strenuous activities.
After the First Week
Your breasts will be larger than normal for the first two weeks, which is normal. After two weeks, you can continue with long walks. After 6-8 weeks, you can resume strenuous sports activities.
It is important that you do not skip your check-ups.
