The main condition for a quick recovery after breast augmentation is mental preparation, strict observance of the doctor's recommendations and a positive attitude to life. The rules and restrictions that the surgeon asks to be followed will reduce the risk of undesirable effects, and drug treatment will alleviate the condition and improve the outcome.
Possible complications
Complications from wound infection may appear after 1-2 weeks: increasing swelling, severe pain, fever.
In patients with bleeding disorders, during the first 3 weeks of allowing physical activity or removing compression underwear, a hematoma will appear.
Injury to the glands, load of the pleura, running, flexing can cause rotation, rotation of the implant.
In women with a lack of adipose tissue, glandular, visceral, endocrine probes, watery (wrinkled skin). Such defects are repaired by filling with grease.
After 3-12 months of diagnosis:
- capsular contracture (scleroderma);
- asymmetry of the glands, nipples;
- stagnation of lymphatic fluid (serum);
- hypertrophic scars, keloid scars;
- anaplastic lymphoma (about 100 cases / 1 million surgeries).
Progress of the recovery phase
The level of complexity and recovery time depends on the complexity of the mastectomy. After a simple breast augmentation with implants, women recover faster and easier than after complicated medical surgery combined with lifting and removing excess tissue.
Postoperative wound will heal in 5-7 days. The transplant will take root within 8-10 weeks. A new breast is formed within six months. To control wound healing dynamics, identify complications, surgeons conduct scheduled examinations.
The outcome of surgery 30% depends on the experience and knowledge of the doctor. 70% of the results are shaped by the right behavior of the patient. A woman should know how to behave, what feels right and what feels wrong.
First postoperative week
The first day the patient was in the intensive care unit. The effect of anesthesia is felt: weakness, drowsiness, nausea. Chest pain is dull in nature. To relieve the condition, pain relievers are prescribed. At the end of the first day, they were allowed to walk. On the second day, they put out an extract.
The first 3 - 6 days is the norm:
- increase the temperature to 37. 9 degrees;
- feeling of fullness and fullness in the mammary gland (the larger the volume of the mammary gland, the stronger the sensation);
- edema, hematoma (the appearance of a new hematoma, an increase in the size of the edema is an alarming symptom);
- Loss of skin sensitivity in the nipple and lower extremities.
A compression bra is required. Can't take off underwear for 30-45 days including at night. It is necessary to appear to the bandage on the days specified by the doctor. Do not sleep on your back, lie on your side, and lie on your stomach while sleeping, and do not lift objects weighing more than two kilograms or more.
Second postoperative week
Starting on day 6, the pain and discomfort disappeared. The sutures are removed on days 7-10. Swelling persists, not visible under the linen.
Chest satisfied with the volume. Women can go to work without hands, do simple household chores.
For the implant to stay in place for a month after breast augmentation, it is not possible to:
- walk, sleep without compression underwear;
- lying on the stomach, leaning to the sides;
- lean forward, bend over;
- jump and run, put a burden on the shoulders, hit;
- weightlifting;
- heat.
One month after surgery
After 4-6 weeks, the swelling of the glands is less noticeable or disappears. There is a feeling of itching, tingling, and mild pain in the scar area.
Women lead a normal life: go to bed without underwear, take a warm bath, take a long walk. Compression bandages, with the doctor's permission, are replaced with strapless bras, sports bras.
Yoga and Pilates classes are allowed. At home, they warm up gently, avoiding movements that cause pain and discomfort. Loading on vacuum is contraindicated. The mammary glands must be protected from shock, pressure, and vibration. Still can not sunbathe too hot, take a plane.
More than a month after placing the implant
Most restrictions will be lifted in 60-75 days. During this period, a cyst is formed, the chest muscles adapt to the endocrine. Reduce the risk of implant displacement and inversion.
From the third month, it is allowed to lie on your stomach, relax in the sauna, on the beach, do bathing procedures. You can press, move, gymnastics, street health walking or treadmill. The doctor will allow jogging, jumping for 4-5 months, electrical loads - for 6 months.
You can only participate in sports activities during the first year when wearing a tight sports shirt. Injury to the gland should be avoided while wearing the implant.
Medicines, drugs, diet to shorten rehabilitation time
During the first week, patients come to the clinic to change clothes, then they take care of their breasts themselves. The doctor prescribes:
- antibacterial, antifungal therapy (7-10 days);
- antiseptic for processing seams (brilliant green solution, iodine, antiseptic solutions for 15-20 days).
As the scab peels off, the scars are lubricated with wound-healing agents. Depending on the stage of recovery, the surgeon recommends anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointments.
When buying bras, you need to choose models with wide straps and deep cups. To make the breast heal faster, add to the diet a large amount of protein foods: fish, poultry, cheese. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, gelatin dishes (aspic, jelly), containing zinc, peanuts, pine nuts, beans.
Frequently asked questions, answers to them
I want to decide to have surgery, but I don't know what will happen?
You will see the aesthetic result on screen after creating the 3D model. After the procedure, there is no significant pain, discomfort in the first 5 days. If you adhere to the limits, process the seams correctly, in a few months you will be able to admire new forms, forgetting about manipulations.
Do bad habits (smoking, alcohol) affect the rehabilitation process?
The use of alcohol, nicotine causes vasoconstriction leading to insufficient oxygen supply to tissues. After each cigarette, the vessels remained constricted for up to 90 minutes. In patients who smoke, drink alcohol, elimination, tissue necrosis occurred 3 times more often.
I go to the gym quite often. Are there any restrictions?
You can go to the gym from week 5 but will limit walking on the treadmill, exercises for the press, leg muscles. Yoga, Pilates allowed. Jogging, weight training exercises are available after 4 to 6 months. Professional bodybuilding and weightlifting are prohibited for women with implants under the pectoral muscle.
Sex is important to me. Is it possible to have an active sex life while in rehabilitation?
During the first three to five days, discomfort and pain do not contribute to the awakening of sexual desire. From the end of the first week, you can and should have sex. It is necessary to protect the ribcage from pressure, vibration. Choose positions where the man is behind, resting his arms on a firm support to reduce body sway and have fun.
Tell us about the rules of rest after surgery?
Doctors recommend resting in a semi-sitting position for the first three days. For 20-30 days, you can only sleep on your back.
I could not find on the Internet a detailed description of the implementation of hygienic procedures during the rehabilitation period. Give me some advice?
Bathing is allowed for 3-4 days. Water temperature is 36 degrees. The seam can be wet, but you cannot touch it with your hands, wipes. Use a baby soap, a gel with a neutral pH. After bathing, you need to treat the scar with an antiseptic, compress it, wear compression underwear. After 30 days, they are allowed to take a warm bath.
My job requires me to travel often. Is it possible to travel by plane often?
The ban on air travel is lifted after 90 days. The frequency of flights is not limited.