How painful is breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the common modern cosmetic surgery, which can help women improve the shape of the chest and enhance self-confidence. However, many women will worry about the pain level when considering breast augmentation surgery. This article will elaborate on the pain degree of breast augmentation surgery from four aspects: the pain feeling before and after the surgery, the pain during the operation, the pain management after the surgery, and the impact of the type of surgery on the pain degree.
Pain before and after operation
Before breast augmentation surgery, patients often feel some degree of tension and anxiety, and worry about the pain during the surgery. In fact, the operation itself is painless, because the patient will be given general anesthesia or local anesthesia before the operation. The anesthesiologist will select the most appropriate anesthesia method according to the patient's physical condition and the type of operation to ensure that the patient will not feel pain during the operation.
After the operation, the patient may have some pain and discomfort. This kind of pain is mainly caused by the cutting and expansion of breast tissue during surgery, which usually lasts for several days to several weeks. However, with postoperative recovery and drug control, the pain will gradually reduce. The doctor will give corresponding pain relief drugs and suggestions according to the specific situation of the patient to reduce the postoperative pain.
In general, breast augmentation surgery itself does not bring obvious pain, but pain is mainly concentrated in the recovery period after surgery. By following the doctor's advice and carrying out appropriate pain management, most patients can better control their pain.
Pain during operation
During the operation, the doctor needs to cut the breast and implant a plant prosthesis, which may cause some discomfort to the patient. However, under the effect of anesthesia, patients are usually unaware of the pain during the operation. The doctor will operate carefully during the operation to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient.
The operation time is generally short, about 1 to 2 hours, so patients will not feel intense and continuous pain during the operation. The doctor will select the appropriate operation plan and operation mode according to the specific situation of the breast and the expectations of the patient to minimize the trauma and pain during the operation.
Postoperative pain management
Postoperative pain is an inevitable problem during breast augmentation surgery, but doctors will give patients corresponding pain management guidance. Usually, patients will feel some pain and discomfort within a few days after the operation, but the pain will gradually reduce over time.
The doctor will give appropriate pain relievers, such as non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics, according to the patient's specific conditions and pain degree. In addition, doctors will guide patients to take appropriate rest and lifestyle adjustments to promote the recovery of breast tissue and pain relief.
Influence of operation type on pain degree
Finally, the type of operation will also have a certain impact on the pain level of breast augmentation surgery. Generally speaking, breast augmentation surgery can be divided into two ways: implantation under pectoralis major and implantation above pectoralis major. Implantation under the pectoralis major muscle is relatively more extensive, with less postoperative pain and shorter recovery period. However, the surgical method of implanting the pectoralis major muscle requires incision of the pectoralis major muscle, which may cause strong pain and a longer recovery period.
To sum up, breast augmentation surgery itself will not bring obvious pain. There may be some pain and discomfort during the recovery period after surgery, but with the passage of time and the guidance of the doctor, the pain will gradually reduce. Choosing a suitable surgical method can also reduce the degree of postoperative pain. In the end, patients only need to strictly follow the doctor's guidance and carry out appropriate pain management to successfully pass the breast augmentation surgery.
