Side effects after breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is an operation to enlarge the breast by implanting a prosthesis. Although this kind of surgery is very popular in the beauty field, there may be some side effects after breast augmentation surgery.
1. Postoperative pain and discomfort
The main side effects after breast augmentation surgery are postoperative pain and discomfort. Because of the need to cut tissues and muscles during the operation, patients may feel pain and discomfort within a few days after the operation. Usually the doctor will advise the patient to avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion within a few days after the operation to reduce pain and discomfort.
In addition, anesthesia is also required during breast augmentation surgery, which may lead to some anesthesia related side effects, such as nausea, vomiting and dizziness. These side effects usually disappear within hours after surgery.
2. Postoperative edema and congestion
After breast augmentation surgery, patients may have edema and congestion in the surgical area. This is due to vascular rupture and tissue damage caused by surgery. Usually, edema and congestion will gradually disappear within a few weeks after surgery. Patients can reduce edema and congestion by using ice bags or pressure clothing.
3. Postoperative scar and infection
Breast augmentation surgery will leave scars around the breast. The severity of scars depends on individual differences and the way of postoperative care. Some people may have an allergic reaction to the scar, causing the scar to become red, swollen and itchy. In addition, postoperative wounds may become infected, especially if the patient does not properly handle and clean the wound.
To prevent infection and reduce the possibility of scar formation, patients should follow the doctor's advice and properly conduct postoperative wound care. This may include changing wound dressings regularly, keeping the wound dry and clean, and avoiding excessive exercise and exposure to ultraviolet light.
4. Postoperative asymmetry and prosthesis displacement
In breast augmentation surgery, doctors will implant a prosthesis into the breast. However, breast asymmetry or prosthesis displacement may occur after surgery. Asymmetry may be caused by technical problems, tissue reactions or the prosthesis itself during the operation. Prosthesis displacement may be caused by improper positioning of the prosthesis during surgery or improper movement and pressure of the patient after surgery.
In order to reduce the risk of asymmetry and prosthesis displacement, patients should choose experienced doctors and regular hospitals for surgery, and follow the postoperative guidance of doctors. In case of asymmetry or prosthesis displacement, the patient should seek medical treatment in time.
Postoperative wound maintenance
Postoperative wound maintenance is an important link after breast augmentation surgery. Here are some suggestions:
1. Change wound dressing regularly
Doctors usually cover the wound with dressing within a few days after the operation. Patients need to follow the doctor's advice and change the wound dressing regularly to keep the wound clean and dry.
2. Keep the wound dry and clean
Patients should avoid cleaning wounds with irritating drugs or detergents to avoid infection or allergic reaction. It is also important to keep the wound dry, which can be achieved by avoiding soaking the wound with water and gently drying the skin around the wound.
3. Avoid excessive exercise and exposure to ultraviolet light
Within a few weeks after the operation, the patient should avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion to reduce the tension of the wound and the healing time. In addition, exposure to ultraviolet light may lead to poor wound healing and scar hyperplasia, so patients should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or use ultraviolet therapy.
In a word, side effects such as postoperative pain and discomfort, postoperative edema and congestion, postoperative scar and infection, postoperative asymmetry and prosthesis displacement may occur after breast augmentation surgery. In order to reduce the risk of these side effects, patients should choose experienced doctors and regular hospitals for surgery, and strictly follow the doctor's postoperative guidance and wound care measures.
Title: Side effects and wound care after breast augmentation surgery
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