Breast augmentation before and after: what you need to know

When we look at pictures of famous ladies before and after breast augmentation, we surely want to look like them.But if you're not going to limit yourself to sighs of envy, it's important to learn as much as you can about the procedure.For example, for the preparation and recovery periods.

Weighing the pros and cons before starting the operation

If you want to go through the same operation, you need to decide why it is necessary.Listen to your surgeon's advice and opinion about breast augmentation before and after surgery.

Weighing all the pros and cons is the initial and important preparatory stage

Let's talk about when to have surgery:

• before plastic surgery, the figure is disproportionate and unattractive;
• clothes do not fit well - there is too much free space in the chest area;
• due to childbirth, sudden weight loss or normal age-related changes, the bust began to look worse;
• one mammary gland is much smaller than the other.

But here's why it's better to abandon the idea:

• inability to intervene in breast cancer, fibrotic cysts, overweight, diabetes;
• drug allergies, as well as blood, heart and lung problems are also contraindications;
• the operating process will not be beneficial if the woman smokes;
• if after some time it is not possible to be observed by a surgeon, it is better not to start the operation;
• You should also be prepared to replace your implants in the future.

What tests should I take before surgery?

As with any surgery, plastic surgery also has requirements to pass certain tests.

• General and biochemical blood test.The deadline for performing these tests is two weeks before the operation.If inflammation or anemia is diagnosed, treatment will be required.
• Mammography.This is a mandatory part of the review, which allows you to identify existing problems.The smallest changes in the normal state of the mammary glands are a reason to refuse the augmentation procedure.

• Blood test for platelets and coagulation.Unsatisfactory results indicate a risk of hematoma formation.
• Pregnancy test.Even one week of pregnancy is a reason to refuse surgery.The fact is that anesthesia will negatively affect the fetus.
• Fluorography of the lungs and ECGto determine the condition of the heart.If the results are negative, the operation is prohibited.

What nuances should you know before the operation?

Before undergoing breast augmentation surgery, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• If you are taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs, you should stop them.They significantly reduce blood clotting;
• At least three to four days before the procedure, you should not drink alcohol.Even better – in seven days;
• You should definitely consult both a mammologist and a surgeon.They will give individual recommendations, study the initial breast volume;
• both before and during recovery from breast augmentation, it is necessary to hydrate the body.This will help you tolerate the operation better.

The importance of wearing a bra in the postoperative period

Rehabilitation after breast augmentation requires the wearing of special compression clothing.And no matter what size it ended up being.

Such underwear is usually left in place for about three to four weeks to:

• the implants did not move and therefore the shape was maintained as intended by the doctor.To avoid getting misshapen, a regular bra after surgery is not acceptable;
• breast augmentation in the postoperative period is not fraught with sagging.In this case, the breast tissue will move somewhere in the area of the nipple.As a result, after the operation, all the positive effect may disappear;
• the chest did not spread in different directions.Implants can produce a similar result;
• the body is used to the new weight.Significant breast enlargement of size 3, for example, after the first, can be felt with discomfort.A woman will simply feel uncomfortable at first carrying such an unusual weight with her.

The patient's condition immediately after the operation

After breast augmentation, rehabilitation may begin with pain - heaviness, swelling.They last about a week.Especially if the implants are located under the pectoral muscle.

The first two days of this week will be particularly painful.During this rehabilitation period, you are allowed to use pain relievers prescribed by your doctor.However, if you do not take them, the discomfort will disappear, but gradually.

The skin may itch, burn and react to the slightest touch.It is guaranteed that you will have a hard time raising your hands.General weakness and the possibility of an increase in temperature cannot be excluded.

During the initial recovery period after surgery, your breasts may feel tight and even larger than intended.Swelling is to blame.However, it will disappear by itself after a maximum of a month.

If the pain after breast augmentation is particularly strong and long-lasting, you should immediately consult a doctor.Swelling and redness, although normal, should also be shown to a specialist.

What to expect in the first week after the procedure

In the first week, in addition to the above, you can expect the following:

• Bandages can be removed during the first few days.Dressings are performed on the third and seventh day after the procedure.During the subsequent recovery period, they should also be done, but the exact number depends on individual characteristics;
• sutures after breast augmentation are removed during this week.If the specialist used a special tape or glue during the operation, it will not be necessary to artificially remove them.Such bonding materials disappear on their own with time;
• In an ideal situation, you can shower within a day.However, it also happens that you have to wait a week;
• There should be no pushing, twisting or pulling movements.In addition, the patient is not allowed to lift things.And not only heavy, but also light - lifting the arms is generally better to avoid during this period of rehabilitation after breast augmentation;
• Women also worry that nipple sensitivity is as low as possible.This phenomenon is natural and will disappear with time.

What to expect from two to six weeks

The first week - the hardest - passed.But what comes next?

Some patients are allowed to return to work during this time.However, here everything is individual, depending on the nature of the work itself.The same applies to intimate life - everything depends on the characteristics of the patient's body.

Excessive physical activity should still be avoided.It is better to replace sports with frequent walks in the fresh air and a balanced diet.

The chest at this time can still be "decorated" with stitches.But there is no need to worry as they dissolve.Over time, only a specialist will be able to see such a seam.

From the second week you can start trying to sleep on your side.But carefully.If you feel discomfort, it is better to return to a lying position.

During the second week, you cannot visit a solarium, bath or sauna.However, it is quite possible that the doctor will advise you to abstain from them for a longer period.

Possible complications

Of course, you should hope for the best, but you should also consider the possibility of complications.And these can be:

• allergic reaction, for example to anesthesia;
• accumulation of subcutaneous fluid is hematoma, seroma.In any case, the intervention of a specialist is necessary;
• the appearance of the threads remains the same as at the beginning, they do not dissolve;
• displacement of the implant - no one is immune from this.And such movement can be directed in any direction, which will require an additional operation.However, this complication is uncommon;
• leakage of the implant, its rupture.It will definitely need to be replaced.But the risk of such metamorphoses is also small: about 1% in the first 12 months after the operation and about 4% after that;
• infections - these can be expected in the first months.The risk is also small - approximately 1%.The problem can be solved with antibiotic therapy and removal of the focus of the infection.A new implant can be placed later, but not earlier than six months.

It is worth noting that the breasts after plastic surgery look perfect for a long time.Of course, if all the recommendations regarding the preparatory and postoperative period are correctly followed.