During the recovery after breast augmentation there are things to do and things that you should not do. These will be presented in a timeline fashion.
During the first 48 hours it is advised that you sleep with the head of the bed up. This is a period of time where you will feel tired and your body needs to recover. The dressings should be left on for the first 24 hours than they can be removed and replaced with a sports bra. During this period of time you’ll be taking medications so that you feel better. Getting up and walking during this period of time helps the recovery process. It is also very valuable to be doing stretching exercises you are given.
During this period of time the breast implant pushes very high. The breast implants during this time are sometimes referred to collarbone boobs.
It’s okay to shower yet it’s not advisable to take a bath.
After the first week the first doctor visit usually takes place. The sutures and tape on the wound are removed at this time. You want to continue doing the stretches for at least three more weeks. At this point in time you can usually start using scar treatments such as BioOil. It is at this time that you be given breast implant massage that is designed to help the implants settle. Continued to wear the sports bra.
Most women returned to work after the first week unless they do heavy labor.
After the first two weeks you can start listing over 25 pounds and you can take a bath.
Five weeks after surgery is when you’ll have your second doctor visit. This visit is designed to ensure that both implants continue to settle in the breast is shaping. It is after this time that you’ve been start participating in vigorous activities such as sports. Start slowly and work your way up to more vigorous activity.
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