Breast Augmentation 

Post-operative
Home care Instructions

Immediately after surgery:

You will wake up in the recovery room. The incision will be covered with steri-strips and a small gauze dressing. A surgical bra will be in place. It is normal to feel tired and sore for the next 2-3 days. It is normal to feel that the breast implants are not part of your body.  It takes 2-3 weeks for your beast implants to soften and feel more natural.

Daily Activities:

bulletIt is preferable to resume low level exertional activities the night of surgery.  This includes raising your arms above your head, brushing your hair and teeth.  We encourage you to resume these activities immediately and most of our patients are very surprised that they get back to these activities quite easily.
bullet That being said, if you are feeling good please, remember you just had a surgical procedure and we still recommend taking things slowly and getting lots of rest.  Watching movies/ television, reading and  limited excursions for shopping are all fine but, avoid cleaning your house, working out or  going out all day for the first 3 days, as you will tend to wear yourself out and feel the effects the next day.
bulletAvoid any activity that causes pain or discomfort.
bulletA light diet is best for the day of surgery. Begin with liquids and progress to soup or Jell-O initially.  If you feel like advancing you diet to regular foods - that is fine! (It is recommended to avoid high fat foods and dairy products.)
bulletYou may shower 24 hrs after surgery.  When showering remove the gauze dressing but, leave the steri-strips in place. Let the water gently rinse the breast area and pat dry.
bulletWork may be resumed in 2-5 days (depending on how you feel).
bulletContinue to wear the surgical bra or a support bra with under-wires for the next 6 weeks during the day and night.  If you prefer to sleep in a sports bra that is fine.
bulletResume driving when you are no longer taking narcotic pain medication and feel unrestricted by pain.

Exercise:

bulletBegin walking at an easy pace, 5 minutes 3 times a day the first 3 days after surgery.
bulletNo lifting over 10 pounds for the 1st  week.  
bulletNo strenuous exercising (Heart rate > 100)  for 3 weeks.
bulletNo aerobic activities (i.e. aerobics, stationary bike, elliptical trainer or treadmill) for  3 weeks.

Wound Care:
bulletRemove the gauze dressing before showering (at least 24 hrs after surgery).
bulletSteri-strips will remain for the next 6 weeks.
bulletAvoid direct sunlight to the incision for 1 year. Use a sunscreen with zinc- oxide  with SPF20 or greater.

Medications:

bulletTake all medications as prescribed.
bulletContinue the following medication:
bulletKeflex (Cephalexin) 500 mg 3 times a day for 7 days.
bulletVioxx 50 mg once a day for the next 9 days for pain and inflammation.
bulletLortab (hydrocodone) can be taken as a supplement for pain as needed.  Take 1 tablet to begin with and up to 2 may be taken every 4 hours as needed.
bulletFollow all instructions which may accompany the medications such as: Taking with food, avoiding alcohol and driving restrictions.

Follow up appointment:

bulletYour first visit will be scheduled to see Dr. Adams  in the next 3-4 days.

Call Dr. Adams' office immediately for the following:

bulletAny Questions.
bulletYour condition worsens.
bulletSudden onset of pain, fever (oral temperature greater than 101 degrees), nausea, vomiting, bleeding, dizziness, shortness of breath, rash, rapid heart beat, or rapid breathing.

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For further questions or to schedule a consultation call 214-965-9885 or email Dr. Adams.   Dallas plastic surgeon offers plastic surgery procedures - forehead lift, browlift, breast augmentation using saline breast implants, silicone breast implants, cohesive gel breast implants, Gummy-bear breast implants,  liposuction, rhinoplasty and more to Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, Houston and surrounding areas.                     

 

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