What to Expect After Your Breast Augmentation Surgery

Have you gone through or expected to get breast augmentation surgery? Not sure of what happens after? Here’s all that you will expect after the procedure.

Breast augmentation is a surgery performed by a qualified plastic surgeon on women that wish to increase the size of their breasts. The procedure is also known as augmentation mammoplasty. 

In most cases, you can either get silicone or saline breast implants for breast augmentation. Although not very popular, fat transfer for breast augmentation is also an option. This usually involves the transfer of fat from a different part of the body to the breasts. However, it is usually done for those women that only want a slight change of shape and size of their breasts.

Typically, people get breast augmentation surgery to: 

During your initial consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon, you will be taken through all that you need to know regarding the procedure. You will also familiarize yourself with what should happen after the procedure, including what you should do for your recovery journey to be much smoother. 

Your plastic surgeon will also conduct a few tests to determine if you are a good candidate for breast augmentation.

You probably know that one of the things that will happen after a breast augmentation surgery is that you will have to change part of your wardrobe. But do you know what else to expect after an augmentation mammoplasty?

Here’s the timeline of what to expect: 

Immediately after surgery

Breast augmentation is an outpatient surgery. This means that you get to go back home on the same day of your surgery. 

You will most likely be asleep during the procedure. This is because your doctor will administer general anesthesia to assist you in not experiencing any pain during the surgery. The surgery takes about 2 to 3 hours, and you will be transferred to a recovery room soon after to enable you slowly wake up as the care team monitors your situation.

Getting back home

Only in rare cases will you be asked to spend a night at the hospital, but if there are no complications noted, you will be cleared to head back home. You will require assistance in getting you back. That’s why it would be prudent to have someone that will drive you back and spend at least the first night with you.

Dr. Tarek will cover your incisions with a small amount of gauze, and you may also get a post-operative bra which will be put on you after surgery. You will be given instructions on how to take care of yourself in the coming weeks. It will be crucial for you to follow all the instructions to the letter.

Your first and immediate role in the recovery journey is to get ample rest. Even though only your breasts were operated on, your whole body became an active player the moment the first incision was made. You will need to rest up for some time to enable your body to assist optimally in the recovery process.

The first week after surgery

The first week after your surgery may be quite uncomfortable. Your body will be working hard to help you heal, and you will still need ample rest. It is advisable to take a break from work during this first week, and as a rule of thumb, do not participate in any strenuous activities. 

You may experience even more pain when you try to move your arms as the surrounding tissues were the ones that underwent surgery. Fortunately, your surgeon will prescribe some pain medication which you should take at least for the first week. This helps alleviate any pain you may experience during the recovery period.

Additionally, you will also feel that your breasts are swollen and feel tight. This is normal and will be more noticeable the first 2 to 3 days after the surgery. The feeling will also subside between the first and second weeks. 

It is also possible to hear squishing sensation in your breasts. Some patients have reportedly heard a squeaking sound, but that shouldn’t worry you. This is a result of a small amount of fluid around the implant that typically gets absorbed into the body within a few days.

The first month after surgery

You will still have some soreness, bruising, and swelling, but they will have significantly reduced over the last couple of days. Regardless of that, you will start feeling more like yourself again, and your surgeon will most likely clear you to drive yourself and probably start some low-impact exercises. 

During this period, even though you already feel much better, you will still be advised not to take part in any strenuous activities, like exercising. It is quite easy to undo the results of your surgery and even increase the risk of delayed healing and infections. 

Furthermore, you will be advised not to wear any bras, especially those with underwires. Instead, you will be asked to wear the undergarments prescribed to you by the doctor. Tight, ill-fitting, and underwire bras will interfere with your healing. 

The next few months

The incisions should be healed by the end of the first month. Swelling will also become less noticeable. At some point during your recovery journey, you will notice that scarring has become worse before getting better and less noticeable afterward. You should also note that scarring takes its final shade and shape after at least 12 to 18 months after the surgery. 

Be sure to follow your doctor’s regimen for caring for your scars and incisions to get better results. You should also not be in a hurry to purchase new bras or swimsuits until after the second month as that’s when you will start to realize your new breast shape.

Tips for a Healthy Recovery

Your surgeon will take you through all that’s expected of you before and after the surgery. This makes you prepared enough to handle everything and ensures that you are able to adequately plan your schedules. 

Here are a few tips for a healthy recovery that you should follow after breast augmentation surgery: 

Takeaway

Breast augmentation recovery shouldn’t be an overwhelming experience. With the right expectations, you will know what to do and how to go through a situation. 

However, the recovery journey isn’t always the same as for everyone else. Some patients often have a rather painful and uncomfortable experience, while others go through infections and may need to re-undergo the surgery. When considering breast implants, it’s crucial to explore various factors that may influence breast augmentation prices, ensuring that you make an informed decision about the cost and associated benefits.

You can avoid all this by ensuring that you get breast augmentation surgery in Dubai from a well-experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. With years of experience in the industry, Dr. Tarek will carefully handle your specific needs until the end, giving you all your desired results. 
Book your consultation today and enjoy a better physical appearance and boosted self-esteem.