How long do you need to stay in hospital after breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery is a simple and universal plastic surgery, which can improve the shape and size of women's breasts. However, before considering breast augmentation surgery, many women are concerned about how long they need to stay in hospital after the surgery and how long it will take to recover. Next, we will elaborate on these issues from the aspects of the operation process, hospital stay, postoperative recovery and possible complications.
Operation process
Breast augmentation surgery is to enlarge the chest by implanting a prosthesis in the breast area. The operation is usually carried out under general anesthesia, in which the doctor will make an incision at the proper position of the breast, and then insert the prosthesis under the breast tissue or muscle. The operation time is about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type of implant and the patient's breast condition.
After the operation, the doctor will suture the incision and cover it with tape or bandage to protect the breast. The patient was sent to the recovery room for observation for a period of time until the anesthetic effect completely subsided and the physical condition was stable. Later, the patient can leave the operating room and conduct further observation in the hospital ward.
Length of stay
Breast augmentation surgery usually requires one day in hospital. During this time, the medical staff will observe the patient's condition to ensure that there is no postoperative bleeding or other complications. In addition, doctors will prescribe relevant drugs and precautions for patients to promote postoperative recovery.
During hospitalization, patients need to rest and take precautions according to the doctor's suggestions, and avoid strenuous exercise or weight lifting activities to reduce the injury to the wound. In addition, patients should also have regular postoperative reexamination to ensure good breast recovery.
Postoperative recovery
After breast augmentation surgery, patients usually need several days to several weeks to recover. During the first few days, the patient may feel pain, distension and discomfort in the breast. The doctor will give corresponding painkillers to relieve these discomfort. In addition, patients should also avoid excessive physical activity to avoid additional pressure on the breast.
About one week after the operation, the patient needs to return for reexamination. The doctor will check the wound healing and give further guidance. Within 2 to 4 weeks after the operation, patients need to avoid strenuous activities and weight lifting, and follow the doctor's instructions to gradually increase the degree of daily activities. From 4 to 6 weeks after operation, the patient is usually able to return to normal working and living conditions, and the shape and size of the breast will gradually stabilize.
Possible complications
Although breast augmentation surgery is relatively safe plastic surgery, there are still some possible complications. For example, infection, bleeding, scar hyperplasia and prosthesis displacement may occur after surgery. Patients should pay close attention to whether there are abnormal swelling, pain, redness, swelling and other symptoms in the breast after surgery, and seek medical advice in time.
In addition, breast implants will also affect the results of breast self inspection and mammography. Patients need to inform doctors that they have undergone breast augmentation surgery so that doctors can take appropriate measures.
Summary
After breast augmentation surgery, you usually need to stay in the hospital for one day, and the recovery period after surgery is several days to several weeks. During the operation, the doctor will implant a prosthesis in the breast area and then suture the incision. After surgery, patients should follow the doctor's advice and avoid strenuous exercise and weight lifting. Complications may include infection, bleeding, scar hyperplasia and prosthesis displacement. Breast augmentation surgery can improve the shape and size of the chest, but patients need to carefully consider before surgery, and pay close attention to and follow the doctor's guidance after surgery.
