Many patients wonder what to expect after breast augmentation surgery. This blog post intends to answer just that – so keep reading!

Breast augmentation is a big decision. Every surgical procedure carries significant risk, so the decision to undergo elective surgery should not be taken lightly. For those women who do choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery, it’s important to be properly informed. Preparation is key to a good result and smooth journey. So, what can you expect after breast augmentation? In this blog post we will discuss the short and long-term outlook for patients with breast implants.

What to expect: breast augmentation recovery

The short-term outlook for breast augmentation will depend on your post-operative recovery. One of the most important aspects of smooth recovery is following post-op instructions closely. When you undergo any breast surgery you are provided with comprehensive post-op directions. Usually, this is in the form of a booklet or pamphlet provided to you. Your plastic surgeon in Brisbane should go through these instructions thoroughly with you, well before the surgery. It’s important that you understand your role in your own recovery. While your plastic surgeon will play a key role in your recovery, ultimately it is up to you to follow the guidelines.

Brisbane plastic surgeon, Dr. Richardson advises that the recovery time for patients will vary depending on specific circumstances. However, as a general rule of thumb 6 weeks is required for full recovery. The term “full recovery” refers to the resuming of any and all activities. This includes heavy lifting and physical activity. You should always see your surgeon at the 6 week mark to receive clearance, as every patient is different. Some patients may not be fully-healed at 6 weeks due to complications. For this reason, it’s important to always check with the clinic. You can learn more about breast augmentation recovery on our website.

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What to expect right after surgery

A soft bra is fitted to patients immediately after surgery. This soft bra provides comfort in the first few days. The purpose is to protect the dressings and provide light support. This bra should be worn until the first post-op appointment. After the first 5-7 days the soft bra will be removed along with the dressings on your wounds. You will then be fitted with the compression bra, which is to be worn for the next 5 weeks.  Dr. Richardson discourages heavy lifting and strenuous exercise until the 6 week appointment.

Patients should expect a moderate level of pain that is easily managed with pain relief. After the first 5 days, there should be no need for any further pain relief. In recovery it’s important to understand when there is cause for concern. There are some rare post-operative complications that may arise. You can refer to the blog post considering normal and abnormal symptoms after breast augmentation.

What to expect: long-term breast augmentation results

Breast implants are not lifetime devices. This is one of the first things you have to accept about implants. However, there are a number of ways you can improve the long-term outlook for your results. Firstly, ensuring you support your breasts as much as possible will maintain their position. Over time, it is very common for breast implants to sag or breast implant bottoming out to occur. The most effective way to prevent this happening is to provide as much support to your breasts as possible. This involves wearing supportive sports bras, or even wearing two bras when doing exercise.

Secondly, staying on top of your breast implant health is imperative. The BRAS clinic in Brisbane is a breast implant review clinic. They provide entirely bulk-billed breast implant reviews to patients. The clinic conducts a physical check and in-person consultation. They will also send you for a routine ultrasound. This breast ultrasound checks for breast implant rupture and any fluid build up. Routine breast implant checks can help to prevent and treat long-term complications.

If you wish to learn more about healing and life after a breast augmentation, you can contact the clinic today at 07 3268 3774.

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