Breast augmentation before and after: what you need to know

When we look at pictures of female celebrities before and after breast augmentation, we definitely want to look like them.But if you're not going to be reduced to sighs of jealousy, it's important to learn as much as you can about the process.For example, regarding preparation and recovery periods.

Weighing the pros and cons before starting the operation

If you want to have the same operation, you need to decide why it is necessary.Hear the advice and opinion of the breast augmentation surgeon before and after the operation.

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 shape 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, fibrocystic cysts, overweight, diabetes.
• Allergies to drugs, as well as problems with the blood, heart and lungs are also contraindications.
• the operating procedure will not be beneficial if the woman smokes.
• if after some time it cannot be observed by a surgeon, it is better not to start the operation.
• You must also be prepared to change implants in the future.

What tests should be done before the operation?

As with any surgery, plastic surgery also has requirements to pass 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 physiological state of the mammary glands are a reason to refuse the augmentation process.

• 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 adversely affect the fetus.
• Lung fluoroscopy and ECGto determine the condition of the heart.If the results are negative, surgery 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.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 tolerate the surgery better.

The importance of wearing a bra in the postoperative period

Recovery after breast augmentation requires the use of special compression garments.And no matter what size it turned out to be.

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 desired by the doctor.To avoid irregular shape, a regular bra after surgery is not acceptable.
• breast enlargement in the postoperative period was not filled with relaxation.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 effect.
• the body is used to the new weight.A 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 around such an unusual burden.

The patient's condition immediately after the operation

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

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

The skin may itch, burn and react to the slightest touch.It is certain that you will struggle to raise 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.Swelling is to blame.However, it will go away on its own in a month at most.

If the pain after breast enlargement is particularly severe and prolonged, 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 what is listed above, you can expect the following:

• Bandages can be removed for the first few days.Dressings are performed on the third and seventh day after the procedure.During the next recovery period, they must also be done, but the exact number depends on the individual characteristics.
• The stitches after the 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 binders disappear on their own over time.
• In an ideal situation, you can 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, but also light - lifting hands, in principle, is best avoided during this recovery period 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 in 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 are disintegrating.Over time, only an expert 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 the supine position.

In the second week, you can not visit the solarium, bath or sauna.However, it is very likely that the doctor will advise you to abstain from them for a longer period of time.

Possible complications

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

• allergic reaction, for example, to anesthesia.
• the accumulation of subcutaneous fluid is a hematoma, serum.In any case, specialist intervention is required.
• the appearance of the stitches remains the same as at the beginning, they do not dissolve.
• implant displacement - no one is immune from this.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.Will definitely need replacement.But the risk of such transformations is also small: about 1% in the first 12 months after the operation and about 4% thereafter.
• infections - these can be expected in the first few months.The risk is also small - about 1%.The problem can be solved by antibiotic treatment and removal of the source of infection.A new implant can be placed later, but not earlier than six months.

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