Precautions after suture removal in breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, which can improve the shape and size of the chest by implanting silicone or saline filled prosthesis in the chest. Postoperative suture removal is the last important step of surgery. Reasonable nursing and precautions can promote wound healing and avoid postoperative complications. The following will elaborate on the matters needing attention after suture removal of breast augmentation surgery from four aspects: postoperative diet, rest, cleaning and activities.
Food Precautions
Postoperative diet is critical for wound healing and body recovery. First of all, we should maintain a balanced diet and rich in nutrients. Increasing the intake of protein is conducive to wound healing. At the same time, avoid the intake of spicy and stimulating food, alcohol, coffee and other stimulating food to avoid stimulating the wound and delaying the healing speed.
Secondly, small mouth feeding should be adopted after surgery to avoid excessive mouth opening or heavy chewing, so as not to affect the wound healing. In addition, it is necessary to follow the doctor's guidance, reasonably control the amount of food and the type of food, and avoid excessive food intake resulting in excessive gastrointestinal burden.
Finally, the focus of diet attention also includes avoiding eating foods containing hormones, such as foods and supplements containing estrogen, so as not to affect the stability and effect of the prosthesis.
Precautions for rest
Proper rest and sufficient sleep after operation are very important for wound healing and rehabilitation. First of all, in the first few days after the suture removal, ensure adequate rest, avoid strenuous exercise and excessive force, so as not to stimulate the wound and cause infection or wound dehiscence.
Secondly, when sleeping, you should choose a proper posture to avoid lying flat. It is recommended to use a high pillow and keep the chest in a high position to reduce the pressure on the wound and promote wound healing. At the same time, care should be taken not to press or rub the wound, and professional bras can be used for protection and fixation.
Finally, it is necessary to keep the indoor air circulating and dry, and try to avoid humid and overheated environment to reduce the risk of infection. At the same time, proper limb activities should be carried out after surgery to help promote blood circulation and recovery, but strenuous activities such as strenuous exercise or weight lifting should be avoided.
Cleaning precautions
Postoperative wounds need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly to keep them dry and clean and prevent infection. First of all, do not touch water within a few days after the suture is removed to avoid infection or wound dehiscence. When the doctor instructs you to take a bath, you should use warm water and neutral detergent to take a bath. Do not rub or rub the wound with force.
Secondly, the wound should be kept dry after surgery, and the clean dressing should be replaced regularly to avoid moisture, dirt or sweat retention, which is conducive to wound healing. At the same time, when changing the dressing, pay attention to using force gently, avoid pulling the wound, and prevent the wound from splitting.
Finally, it is necessary to follow the doctor's guidance, regularly return to the hospital for inspection and treatment of wounds, timely find and deal with problems such as wound infection, and promote the early recovery of wounds.
Precautions
Postoperative activities should follow the guidance of the doctor, pay attention to moderate and avoid strenuous exercise. First, avoid overexertion and lifting objects within a few weeks after suture removal, so as not to affect wound healing, resulting in wound dehiscence and prosthesis displacement.
Secondly, in daily activities, we should avoid over stretching and hitting the chest, and avoid hitting or compressing the chest area, so as not to cause pain and wound dehiscence. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid wearing too tight clothes, bras or chest bands to avoid unnecessary pressure on wounds and prostheses.
Finally, proper chest massage can be carried out after the operation, which is conducive to the fusion of the prosthesis and surrounding tissues, and promotes the effect of postoperative recovery. However, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions and adopt correct massage techniques and frequency.
Summary
After breast augmentation surgery, attention should be paid to diet, rest, cleaning and activities. Reasonable diet structure and nutrition intake, sufficient rest and sleep, correct cleaning and disinfection, moderate activities and massage are all key factors to ensure good wound healing and stable postoperative effect. In the process of recovery after surgery, we must follow the guidance and suggestions of the doctor, and carry out regular follow-up visits and examinations.
