How long do you need to go to the hospital for dressing change after breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery is a kind of cosmetic and plastic surgery, which can increase the size and fullness of breast by implanting prosthesis or injecting filler. Postoperative care and recovery time are needed. Dressing change is an important part after operation to ensure normal wound healing and prevent infection. This article will elaborate on how long it takes to go to the hospital for dressing changes after breast augmentation surgery.
Dressing change at the initial stage after operation
After breast augmentation surgery, the wound usually has slight bleeding and swelling. The hospital usually arranges patients to change their dressing the day after the operation. At this time, the doctor will check the wound, clean the wound and change the dressing. During the dressing change, the doctor will also pay attention to whether the wound has signs of redness, swelling, exudation or infection. At this time, the patient should keep rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and regularly go to the hospital for further consultation according to the doctor's advice.
The first and second weeks after the operation, the wound healing needs a certain time. At this time, there will be some pain and discomfort in the wound, but this is normal. The patient should pay attention to keep the wound clean and avoid touching or kneading the wound to avoid infection or injury.
Generally speaking, you need to go to the hospital for 2-3 dressing changes in the first two weeks after the operation. The doctor will decide the specific dressing change times according to the wound healing and individual differences. At the same time, the doctor will adjust the way of dressing change and the use of drugs according to the condition of the wound.
Dressing change in the middle period after operation
The wound of breast augmentation will gradually heal 2-4 weeks after the operation. At this time, the number of dressing changes can be gradually reduced, usually once a week. During the dressing change, the doctor will continue to check the wound, clean the wound, and observe whether there is any sign of wound infection. At the same time, doctors may give patients some treatment for scar repair to reduce the appearance of scars.
4-8 weeks after the operation, the patient's breast gradually returned to normal, and the scar will gradually fade. At this time, the number of dressing changes can be further reduced, usually once every two weeks. The patient can gradually start to resume normal life and exercise, but still need to avoid excessive exercise or use of excessive strength of chest muscles.
Dressing change after surgery
More than 2 months after the operation, the wound was basically healed and the scar was basically stable. At this time, the frequency of dressing change can be further reduced, usually once a month. The doctor will adjust the time and method of dressing change according to the specific situation.
About 6 months after the operation, the wound and scar basically recovered, and the shape and size were relatively stable. Patients can choose whether to have regular follow-up visits according to their own conditions.
Summary
How long to go to the hospital for dressing change after breast augmentation surgery varies with individual differences and surgical conditions. The dressing change usually starts on the second day after the operation. The first two weeks are the peak period for dressing change, 2-3 times a week; Medium term: 2-4 weeks, once a week; Later stage is 4-8 weeks, once every two weeks; *The post stabilization period is once a month. By gradually reducing the dressing change frequency, wounds and scars can be properly rested and recovered, thus promoting the normal recovery and shape stability of the breast. During the whole recovery process, patients need to closely cooperate with the doctor's guidance, follow the doctor's advice, keep the wound clean, avoid injuries and infections, and obtain better surgical results.
