Breast augmentation recovery

Breast augmentation recovery is a very important but sometimes neglected topic. Your plastic surgeon will describe the usual augmentation post op recovery process, the possible complications that may arise, and the duration of expected recovery period. Following your breast implant surgery, as with any surgery, you can expect some swelling, pain, bruising, and tenderness. These complications may last for four weeks or longer, but they should disappear with time. In addition, scarring is a normal outcome of surgery. Ask your surgeon to describe the size, location, and appearance of the scars you should expect to have. For majority of women, scars will fade over time to thin lines. The darker your skin, the more visible the scars are likely to be.
Your doctor will prescribe medications for pain and nausea. Some women may experience bleeding and some may experience symptoms of infection like fever, warmth, or redness of the breast. You should immediately report these symptoms to your plastic surgeon. Your doctor will inform you about wound healing and how to care for your wound(s). Drains may be used for a few days.
Usually you will need a post-operative bra, compression bandage, or jog bra for extra support and stability while you heal. At your surgeon's recommendation, you will most likely be able to return to work within a few days, but you should avoid any strenuous activities that could raise your heart rate and blood pressure for at least two weeks. Your surgeon may also recommend breast massage exercises.
Please ask your doctor about a schedule of follow-up exams, limitations on your activities, precautions you should take, and when you can return to your normal routine, including workouts. In case you are enrolled in a clinical study, your plastic surgeon will give you a schedule of follow-up exams set by the study plan.