How long does it take to recover after breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common cosmetic surgery, which can improve the shape and size of the chest. There are many regular plastic surgery hospitals in Dongyang City that provide breast augmentation surgery services. How long will it take to fully recover after breast augmentation surgery? The following four aspects are described in detail: postoperative pain, swelling regression, recovery movement and recovery period.
Postoperative pain
The degree of pain after breast augmentation surgery varies with individual physique and surgical difficulty, but most patients will experience a certain degree of pain after surgery. The first week after the operation is usually the period with the most severe pain. You can take the pain reliever prescribed by the doctor to relieve the discomfort. Over time, the pain will gradually decrease. Generally speaking, between 2-4 weeks after the operation, the pain will be significantly reduced, and daily life can basically be carried out normally.
In the process of pain relief after surgery, patients need to keep a rest after surgery, avoid strenuous exercise and lifting heavy objects, so as not to aggravate the pain. It is also important to return regularly and carry out necessary nursing and rehabilitation training according to the doctor's advice.
Swelling subsides
After breast augmentation surgery, the patient's chest will be swollen to varying degrees. In the first week after the operation, the swelling reached its peak. At this time, you may feel the chest is particularly tight and there is obvious swelling. Patients can use cold compress bags or hot compress bags to relieve swelling and promote the recovery of blood circulation. During this period, patients need to wear special chest circumference or chest band to help support and fix the chest.
After about 2-3 weeks, the swelling gradually subsided and the chest shape returned to normal. The speed of swelling regression may be slightly different for different individuals, but generally speaking, 1-2 months after surgery, most of the swelling will disappear, and the shape of the chest will begin to show plastic effects.
Resume movement
After breast augmentation surgery, strenuous exercise and weight lifting should be avoided during recovery, so as not to affect the surgical effect and delay the recovery time. However, it does not mean that the patient should stay in bed completely throughout the recovery period. Proper exercise is beneficial to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.
From the first day after the operation, the patient can perform some gentle gymnastics, such as lower limb movement and shoulder rotation. After the first week, you can take some light walks and slowly move your upper limbs. 2-3 weeks after the operation, patients can gradually increase the intensity and frequency of exercise, but still need to avoid strenuous exercise and extensive stretching of the upper limbs, so as not to cause excessive pressure on the chest.
Recovery period
The recovery period after breast augmentation is different due to individual differences and surgical difficulty. Generally speaking, 4-6 weeks after surgery, patients can gradually return to normal daily life and work. The shape and feeling of the chest will also be further improved over time.
However, postoperative recovery does not mean that the whole process is over. Within a few months after the operation, the patient needs to continue to carry out recovery training and regular return visits according to the doctor's guidance to ensure the stability of the surgical effect and the good recovery of the chest shape.
Summary
The recovery after breast augmentation surgery takes time, and the specific recovery period varies according to individual differences and surgical difficulty. Postoperative pain and swelling are common discomfort in the recovery process, which can be alleviated by rational medication and cold and hot compress. During the recovery period, it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercise and lifting heavy objects, but appropriate mild exercise is conducive to promoting blood circulation and alleviating pain. Generally speaking, normal daily life can be basically restored 4-6 weeks after the operation, but recovery training and regular follow-up are still needed in the months after the operation.
