Does the suture removal of breast augmentation surgery hurt?
Breast augmentation surgery has become a common choice of modern women's beauty. It can increase the size and shape of the chest through surgery, so that women can have more confidence and perfect figure. However, for those women who have just undergone breast augmentation surgery, suture removal is a somewhat worrisome problem. They often ask, will suture removal in breast augmentation surgery hurt? Next, we will elaborate on this issue from several aspects.
Operation process and suture removal time
Breast augmentation surgery is achieved by making incisions at the lower edge of the breast, under the armpit, around the nipple, etc., and then implanting the prosthesis into the pectoralis major muscle or breast tissue below the breast. The operation usually requires the use of absorbable thread to suture the incision, and after the operation, the surgical area will be bandaged or pasted with dressings.
The time of suture removal varies from individual to individual, usually 7-14 days after the operation. Before the suture is removed, the doctor will check the incision and determine that the wound is well healed before the suture is removed.
The difference between the surgical process and the time of suture removal will affect the pain degree of suture removal.
Pain feeling of suture removal
For most patients, there may be some pain feelings during the suture removal of breast augmentation surgery, but most of them are tolerable. The main pain mainly comes from wound healing and skin tension, which usually gradually reduces in a day or two.
During the suture removal process, the doctor will use professional suture removal equipment to skillfully untie the thread ends and take out the stitches. The removal speed is fast, and there may be some tingling, but it usually ends quickly. After the suture is removed, the doctor will give local treatment. Usually, the patient will have a slight sense of soreness, but it will not last too long.
Whether the suture removal is painful depends on individual differences. Some patients may feel obvious pain, while others may only feel slight discomfort, or even no obvious pain.
Mitigation and care measures
In order to reduce the pain of suture removal during breast augmentation surgery, patients can take some relief and nursing measures:
1. Medication according to the doctor's requirements: the doctor will prescribe appropriate analgesics according to the patient's condition, which can be taken orally or used externally to alleviate the pain.
2. Cold compress operation area: In the first few days after suture removal, cold compress can be applied to the incision appropriately to help reduce pain and swelling.
3. Keep rest: It is very important to have a proper rest after the operation. Avoid excessive activity, which can accelerate the recovery of the incision and reduce the pain.
It should be noted that the above is only a general recommendation, and patients should choose specific nursing measures according to the doctor's guidance and personal conditions.
Summary
The pain of suture removal during breast augmentation surgery is a relatively mild and tolerable process. Doctors will use professional techniques and tools to quickly open the seams, rarely causing greater pain. Patients can also relieve their pain by taking proper medication, applying cold compress to the operation area, and keeping a rest.
However, the pain feeling varies from person to person, and the treatment and nursing before and after the suture removal are also different. Therefore, patients should keep good communication with the doctor to understand their own specific situation and the nursing needs after the surgery, so as to better cope with the discomfort caused by the surgical suture removal.
