How long will the recovery time of breast augmentation surgery take
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most common cosmetic operations at present, which can change the shape and size of the chest by implanting prosthesis. Many women choose breast augmentation surgery, but many people are very concerned about the recovery time after surgery. The following will elaborate on the recovery time of breast augmentation surgery from the rest time, pain relief, activity recovery and complete recovery after surgery.
Rest time after operation
Breast augmentation surgery is a relatively complicated operation, and full rest is needed in the recovery period after surgery. Usually, you need to stay in bed on the first day after surgery. 2-3 days after the operation, the chest will feel sore and distended. At this time, it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercise and deep breathing, and try to keep in a rest state. After a week, the wound began to heal and could gradually move, but it was still necessary to avoid the friction of tight clothing and chest force.
The second week after the operation, the wound has basically healed, but still need to avoid excessive activity and weight bearing. At this time, some mild daily activities can be carried out, such as slow walking and simple housework, but exercise and strenuous activities should be avoided. In the third week after the operation, you can gradually start to return to normal life, but you still need to avoid high-intensity exercise and heavy load, so as not to affect the wound healing.
The rest time during the whole recovery period is about 4 weeks, but the specific recovery time depends on personal conditions and doctors' suggestions.
Pain relief
Pain is a common problem after breast augmentation surgery. The first day after the operation, the pain will be more obvious, including pain, distension, heaviness, etc. The doctor will give corresponding pain relief drugs according to personal conditions, and can also relieve pain through cold compress.
After the wound begins to heal, the pain will gradually reduce. Usually, about one week after the operation, the pain is significantly reduced, but it is still necessary to avoid overexertion and weight bearing. During the whole recovery period, if the pain continues or worsens, the doctor should be contacted in time for consultation.
Active Recovery
During the whole recovery period, the recovery of activities is a gradual process. On the second day after the operation, the patient needs to keep a rest in family life and try to avoid strenuous activities. After the wound starts to heal, you can gradually increase daily activities, such as slow walking and simple housework. Around the third week, the activity intensity can be gradually increased, but it is still necessary to avoid strenuous exercise and weight bearing, so as not to affect the wound healing.
About 4-6 weeks after the operation, the wound is basically healed, and you can gradually start mild aerobic exercise, such as walking and yoga. However, it should be noted that everyone has different conditions in the recovery period after surgery, and the degree of activity must be determined according to the individual recovery and the doctor's recommendations.
Full recovery
Complete recovery refers to the recovery of the patient's chest sensation and activity before surgery. Generally, the patient can recover completely only after 6-12 months. In this process, patients need to regularly review and consult doctors to understand the recovery situation, and follow the doctor's recommendations for recovery training.
In general, the recovery time of breast augmentation surgery is a relatively long process, which requires a rest time of about 4 weeks. At the same time, attention should be paid to pain relief, activity recovery and complete recovery. During the whole recovery period, the patient should keep close communication and follow-up with the doctor to ensure the smooth recovery of the operation.
Article summary: The recovery time of breast augmentation surgery requires about 4 weeks of rest. The pain after surgery can be relieved by pain relief drugs and cold compress. The recovery of activities is a gradual process, and the complete recovery may take 6-12 months. Patients should keep close contact with doctors, and carry out recovery training according to their personal conditions and doctors' suggestions.
