How long does prosthetic breast augmentation surgery take to see the effect?
Prosthesis breast augmentation surgery is a kind of plastic surgery to improve the shape and size of the breast by implanting breast prosthesis. Many women hope to increase breast fullness and beauty through breast augmentation surgery. However, it takes a certain recovery time after surgery to see satisfactory results. Next, we will introduce the whole process of breast augmentation surgery with prosthesis from four aspects: preoperative preparation, surgical process, recovery period and effect presentation.
Preoperative preparation
Before deciding to perform breast augmentation surgery, patients need to be consulted and evaluated in detail. First, doctors will communicate with patients to understand their expectations and needs. Then, the doctor will conduct breast examination and select appropriate prosthesis materials and sizes according to the patient's physical characteristics and breast shape. In addition, patients also need to carry out a series of examinations to ensure that there are no potential health risks.
In the preoperative preparation stage, patients also need to follow the doctor's advice, stop taking blood thinning drugs and use anticoagulants to reduce the risk of surgery. In addition, patients also need to quit smoking and drink for a period of time so as not to affect the surgical effect and recovery process.
The whole preoperative preparation phase generally takes 1-2 weeks, depending on individual differences.
Operation process
Prosthesis breast augmentation surgery usually needs to be carried out in the operating room of the hospital. Before the operation, the patient will receive general anesthesia to ensure the smooth operation and the elimination of pain. During the operation, the doctor will implant the prosthesis into the breast tissue through the incision under the breast, armpit or around the areola.
The operation time is generally 1-2 hours, and the specific time depends on the complexity of the operation and the individual differences of the patients.
convalescence
After the operation, the patient needs to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time. The doctor will give appropriate painkillers and antibiotics to prevent infection and relieve pain. During the recovery period, the patient needs to keep the operation site clean and dry, avoid strenuous exercise and weight lifting, and follow the doctor's nursing instructions.
Generally speaking, the first week after surgery is the most critical period in the recovery period. Patients should avoid strenuous activities and fatigue to prevent wound dehiscence or infection. From the second week after the operation, the patient can gradually return to normal life and work.
The whole recovery period generally takes 4-6 weeks. During this period of time, patients need to visit again regularly. The doctor will observe the breast recovery and adjust the nursing plan as needed.
Effect display
Most patients can see the effect of breast augmentation with prosthesis within a few months after the operation. With the reduction of swelling, the breast shape will gradually return to nature and beauty.
The breast shape after surgery can last for several years, but as time goes by and the body changes, some changes may occur in the breast. Therefore, patients need to continue to pay attention to breast changes, visit again regularly, and follow the doctor's nursing recommendations.
To sum up, breast augmentation with prosthesis requires a certain amount of preparation time before operation. The operation process is about 1-2 hours, and the recovery period is 4-6 weeks. The effect usually appears within a few months after the operation. Before choosing surgery, patients should fully understand the whole process of surgery and possible risks, and closely follow the guidance and care of doctors after surgery.
