04/03/2025
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐
After breast augmentation surgery, proper post-operative care plays a crucial role in the recovery process and achieving the desired aesthetic results. Below is a detailed guide to help ensure a smooth recovery and minimize potential complications.
1๏ธโฃ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
๐น ๐
๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐-๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ: This is a critical period for managing swelling and monitoring for any unusual signs. You may experience tightness and discomfort as your body adjusts to the implants.
๐น ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐-๐: Swelling gradually decreases, and incisions start healing. However, it is essential to avoid strenuous activities as this stage is crucial for shaping the breasts.
๐น ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐-๐: The breasts become more stable. Light activities can be resumed, but wearing a compression bra and caring for the incisions remains necessary.
๐น ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ: The implants settle, and the breasts become softer and more natural. At this point, an initial evaluation of the surgical results can be made.
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ
๐น Infection at the Incision Site
๐น Hematoma & Seroma Formation
๐น Capsular Contracture (The most common complication
๐น Implant Displacement or Asymmetry
๐น Loss of Sensation in the Breast or Ni**le
3๏ธโฃ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐
๐น ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ & ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐๐ง๐
โ
Keep the surgical site clean and dry, and change dressings as instructed by your surgeon.
๐ซ Avoid touching the incision area to prevent infection.
๐ซ Do not apply creams, ointments, or any substances to the incision unless prescribed by your doctor.
๐น ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
๐ซ Refrain from lifting heavy objects, raising your arms too high, or sleeping on your stomach for at least six weeks.
๐ซ Avoid intense workouts, yoga, or exercises that put pressure on the chest until cleared by your surgeon.
๐น ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐
โ
A compression bra must be worn continuously for the first 6-8 weeks to help stabilize the implants and reduce swelling.
๐ซ Avoid wearing underwire bras until the breasts have fully healed.
๐น ๐๐ข๐๐ญ & ๐๐ข๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
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Stay hydrated and consume foods rich in protein and vitamin C to support healing.
๐ซ Avoid foods that may cause keloid scars, such as sticky rice, chicken, seafood, and water spinach.
๐ซ Refrain from alcohol and smoking to reduce the risk of infection and capsular contracture.
โจ At TC BEAUTY, we are committed to delivering natural, safe, and long-lasting breast augmentation results. Let us accompany you on your journey to beauty! โจ