Breast augmentation before and after: what you need to know

When we look at photographs of celebrity ladies before and after breast augmentation, we certainly 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, about periods of preparation and recovery.

Weighing the pros and cons before the operation begins

If you want to go through the same operation, you need to decide why it is necessary.Listen to the advice and opinion of the surgeon 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:

• it is impossible to intervene in cases of breast cancer, fibrous cysts, excess weight, diabetes;
• allergies to drugs, as well as problems with the blood, heart and lungs 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 also need to be prepared to change implants in the future.

What tests should you take before surgery?

As in any surgery, plastic surgery also has requirements for passing certain tests.

• General and biochemical blood test.The deadline for completing these tests is two weeks before surgery.If inflammation or anemia is diagnosed, treatment will be required.
• Mammography.This is a mandatory part of the examination, which allows you to identify existing problems.The slightest 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 a 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, surgery is prohibited.

What nuances should you know before surgery?

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

• If you are taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs, you need to stop it.They significantly reduce blood clotting;
• Alcohol should not be consumed at least three to four days before the procedure.Even better - in seven days;
• You should definitely consult with 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 saturate the body with water.This will help you better tolerate surgery.

The importance of wearing a bra during the postoperative period

Rehabilitation after breast augmentation requires wearing special compression garments.And regardless of what size it turned out in the end.

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

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

The patient's condition immediately after surgery

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 especially painful.During this rehabilitation period, you are allowed to use painkillers prescribed by your doctor.However, if you don’t take them, the discomfort will still go away, but gradually.

The skin may itch, burn, and react to the slightest touch.You are guaranteed to have difficulty raising your hands.General weakness and the possibility of an increase in temperature cannot be ruled out.

During the initial recovery period after surgery, your breasts may feel tight and even larger than planned.Edema is to blame.However, it will disappear on its own in a maximum of a month.

If the pain after bust enlargement is particularly strong and prolonged, you should promptly consult a doctor.Swelling and redness, although they are 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 what is listed above, you can expect the following:

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

What to expect from weeks two to six

The first week - the most difficult - is over.But what next?

Some patients are allowed to return to work during this time.However, everything here is individual, depending on the nature of the work itself.The same applies to intimate life - it all 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 discomfort is felt, it is better to return to the supine position.

In the second week, you cannot visit the solarium, bathhouse, 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 also need to take into account the likelihood of complications.And these could be:

• allergic reaction, for example, to anesthesia;
• accumulation of subcutaneous fluid is a hematoma, seroma.In any case, specialist intervention is required;
• the appearance of the sutures remains the same as at the beginning, they do not dissolve;
• implant displacement – no one is immune from it.And such movement can be directed in any direction, which will require additional surgery.However, this complication is uncommon;
• leakage of the implant, its rupture.Definitely will need replacement.But the risk of such metamorphoses is also small: about 1% in the first 12 months after surgery, and about 4% thereafter;
• 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 source of infection.A new implant can be installed later, but not earlier than after six months.

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