How long does the recovery period of breast augmentation surgery take?
Breast augmentation surgery is the product of the development of modern medicine. In order to meet women's pursuit of perfect figure, more and more people choose to have breast augmentation surgery. However, the recovery period after surgery is an important stage, which requires patients to reasonably arrange time and pay attention to rest. This article will elaborate on how long the recovery period of breast augmentation surgery needs from four aspects: postoperative rest, pain relief, wound care and exercise recovery.
Postoperative rest
Breast augmentation surgery is a relatively complex operation. The surgical incision is usually located in the lower groove of the breast, which requires cutting the skin, puncturing the muscles, and implanting breast augmentation prosthesis. In the postoperative recovery period, patients should try to avoid strenuous activities and keep a good rest, which is conducive to the healing of the surgical wound. Normally, the patient can get out of bed and move the next day after the operation, but care should be taken not to exert too much force or move too much, so as not to affect the wound healing.
Within one week after the operation, the patient should try to avoid activities such as lifting heavy objects, bending and going up and down stairs to reduce the pressure on the chest. In addition, when lying in bed, the patient can adopt a semi sitting position, and use pillows to support the back, which helps to reduce local pain and breast swelling after surgery.
Generally, patients can take a bath and perform simple daily activities within one week after surgery. However, within one month after the operation, the patient still needs to try to avoid too strenuous exercise and high-intensity activities, so as not to affect the wound healing.
Pain relief
After breast augmentation surgery, patients may have a certain degree of pain and discomfort. Doctors usually prescribe corresponding pain relief drugs according to the conditions of each patient to help relieve postoperative pain. The patient needs to take the medicine prescribed by the doctor on time and pay attention to the dosage of the medicine. Generally speaking, the pain will gradually decrease within a few days after surgery, but it may last for a period of time.
In addition to drug relief, patients can also try to use ice to relieve postoperative pain. Gently apply an ice bag on the chest, which can shrink blood vessels, relieve pain and reduce swelling. However, attention should be paid not to stick the ice bag directly on the skin to avoid frostbite.
As time goes by, the pain after surgery will gradually reduce. Generally, the pain of patients will be significantly reduced one month after surgery.
Wound care
Postoperative wound nursing is an important link in the recovery period of breast augmentation surgery. Normally, the doctor will bandage the wound and replace it regularly for patients after surgery. Patients need to visit the hospital regularly and follow the doctor's guidance for wound care to keep the breast wound clean and dry.
On the second day after the operation, the patient can gradually start gentle breast massage, but avoid directly massaging the wound. Breast massage is helpful to prevent and eliminate complications such as postoperative breast induration and fibrosis.
Within one month after the operation, the patient needs to avoid using alcohol containing products to clean the wound, so as not to stimulate the wound and delay the healing. In addition, the patient should also be gentle when cleaning the breast to avoid excessive force, so as to reduce the pressure on the breast.
Motion recovery
After breast augmentation surgery, patients need to gradually resume exercise. However, it is necessary to formulate appropriate exercise plans according to the guidance of doctors. Generally, patients can take a light walk within one week after surgery, but they should avoid strenuous exercise and high-intensity activities.
Within one month after the operation, the patient can gradually increase the intensity of exercise and perform some gentle aerobic exercises, such as yoga and jogging. However, high impact sports, such as basketball and football, should be avoided to avoid breast damage.
Within three months after the operation, the patient can gradually start some strength training, but excessive force and weight bearing training should be avoided to protect the stability of the breast.
Summary
To sum up, the recovery period of breast augmentation surgery depends on individual conditions, but it usually takes about one month. Specifically, patients need to pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous activities after surgery; Timely relieve the pain, such as medicine and ice compress; Keep the wound clean and dry, and conduct regular wound care; Gradually resume exercise and follow the doctor's instructions for moderate exercise. Through scientific and reasonable recovery period arrangement and correct nursing, patients can successfully pass the recovery period of breast augmentation surgery.
