The basic conditions for a speedy recovery after augmentation mammoplasty are the moral preparation, the strict observance of the doctor's recommendations and the positive attitude. The rules and restrictions that surgeons are required to comply with will reduce the risk of side effects and medication will alleviate the condition and improve the outcome.
Possible Complications
Complications caused by wound infection can occur in 1-2 weeks: increased swelling, severe pain, fever.
In patients with a bleeding disorder, hematomas appear in the first 3 weeks when physical activity is allowed or the compression underwear is removed.
Injury to the glands, load on the pleural girdle, running, bending can cause rotation, rotation of the implant.
In women with a lack of glandular, adipose tissue, it is possible to visualize, detect endoprosthesis, ripple (skin ripple). Such defects are corrected by fat filling.
After 3-12 months they are diagnosed:
- capsular contraction (hardening of the fibrous membrane).
- asymmetry of glands, nipples.
- lymphatic fluid stasis (serum).
- hypertrophic, keloid scars.
- regenerative lymphoma (approximately 100 cases / 1 million surgeries).
Schedule of the recovery period
The complexity and duration of the restoration depend on the degree of complexity of the mastoplasty. After a simple augmentation with implants, women recover faster and easier than after complex endoprostheses combined with lifting, removal of excess tissue.
The postoperative wound heals in 5-7 days. The implants take root within 8-10 weeks. A new breast is formed up to six months. To check the dynamics of wound healing, to detect complications, the surgeon performs scheduled examinations.
The result of the operation by 30% depends on the experience and knowledge of the doctor. 70% of the result is formed by the correct behavior of the patient. A woman needs to know how to behave, what senses are the norm and what are deviations.
First postoperative week
On the first day the patient is in the intensive care unit. The effects of anesthesia are noticeable: weakness, drowsiness, nausea. Chest pain is dull in nature. To relieve the condition, analgesics are prescribed. They are allowed to walk until the end of the first day. On the second day they issue an excerpt.
The first 3-6 days are the rule:
- increase in temperature to 37, 9 degrees.
- feeling of tension, fullness in the mammary glands (the larger the volume of the stent, the stronger the senses).
- swelling, hematomas (the appearance of new hematomas, the increase in the size of the edema is a worrying symptom).
- loss of skin sensitivity in the nipple area, lower pole.
Compression bra required. It is impossible to remove underwear for 30-45 days even at night. It is necessary to show up for bandages on the days prescribed by the doctor. It is forbidden to raise your arms upwards, to sleep on your side and stomach, to take a bath, to lift objects that weigh more than two kilos.
Second postoperative week
Starting on the 6th day, the pain and discomfort disappear. The sutures are removed on the 7th-10th day. The swelling persists, invisible under the linen.
The breast pleases the volume. Women can go to non-physical work, do simple housework.
To maintain the implant in the correct position for a month after breast augmentation, it is impossible:
- walking, sleeping without compression underwear.
- Lie on your stomach, sideways.
- bend forward, down;
- jump and run, put a load on the shoulder belt, press.
- does he lift weights?
- overheat.
One month after surgery
After 4-6 weeks, the swelling of the glands is minimal or disappears. There is itching, tingling, mild pain in the scar area.
Women lead a normal life: they go to bed without underwear, take a warm bath, take long walks. The compression bandage, with the doctor's permission, is replaced with a sub-wired bra, sports top.
Yoga and Pilates classes are allowed. At home they do a light warm-up, avoiding movements that cause pain and discomfort. Foot loads are not contraindicated. The mammary glands must be protected from vibration, pressure, shaking. He still can not overheat, sunbathe, fly.
More than one month after implant placement
Most restrictions are removed after 60-75 days. During this period, a capsule forms, the pectoral muscles adapt to the stent. The risk of displacement, coup of implants is reduced.
From the third month, you are allowed to sleep on your stomach, relax in the sauna, on the beach, do bathing procedures. You can do the pressing, leaning in, exercising, walking on the street or on the treadmill. The doctor will allow jogging, jumps in 4-5 months, power loads - in six months.
You can do sports in the first year only with a narrow sports top. Injury to the gland should be avoided for the entire period of use of the implant.
Medications, medications, diet to reduce the recovery period
In the first week the patients come to the clinic for dressing, then they take care of their breasts themselves. The doctor prescribes:
- antibacterial, antifungal therapy (7-10 days).
- antiseptics for the treatment of sutures (bright green solution, iodine, antiseptic solutions for 15-20 days).
When the scabs come off, the scars are smeared with wound healing agents. Depending on the stage of recovery, surgeons recommend anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial ointments.
When buying a bra, you should choose models with wide straps, deep cups. To make your breasts heal faster, include a large amount of protein foods in your diet: fish, poultry, cottage cheese. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, dishes with gelatin (aspiki, jelly), which contain zinc, peanuts, pine nuts, beans.
Frequently asked questions, answers to them
I want to decide on surgery, but I do not know what to expect?
You will see the aesthetic effect on the screen after 3D modeling. After the procedure, the pain is insignificant, the discomfort is felt for the first 5 days. If you follow the restrictions, process the seams properly, in a few months you will be able to admire the new forms, forgetting the function.
Do bad habits (smoking, alcohol) affect the recovery process?
The use of alcohol, nicotine causes vasospasm, which leads to insufficient oxygen supply to the tissues. After each cigarette, the vessels remain narrow for up to 90 minutes. In patients who smoke, drink alcohol, rejection, tissue necrosis occurs three times more often.
I go to the gym quite often. Are there any restrictions?
You can go to the gym from the fifth week, but you should limit yourself to walking on a treadmill, press exercises, leg muscles. Yoga, Pilates are allowed. Running, dumbbell exercises are available after 4 to 6 months. Professional bodybuilding and weight lifting are prohibited for women with implants placed under the pectoral muscle.
Sex is important to me. Is it possible to have an active sex life during rehabilitation?
The first three to five days, discomfort, pain do not help to awaken sexual desires. From the end of the first week, you can and should have sex. It is necessary to protect the chest from pressure, shaking. Choose positions where the man is back, rest your hands on a firm support to reduce body swing and have fun.
Tell us about the rules of rest after surgery?
The doctor recommends resting in a semi-sitting position for the first three days. For 20-30 days, you can only sleep on your back.
I can not find on the Internet a detailed description of the implementation of hygiene procedures during the recovery period. Can you give me some advice?
The shower is allowed for 3-4 days. The water temperature is 36 degrees. The seam may get wet, but you can not touch it with your hands, a towel. Use baby soap, neutral pH gel. After the bath, you should treat the scar with antiseptic, apply a bandage, wear compression underwear. After 30 days, a warm bath is allowed.
My job often includes business trips. Is it possible to resort to air travel often?
The air travel ban is lifted after 90 days. The frequency of flights is not limited.