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Dallas Plastic Surgery
Cohesive
gel study Information
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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. 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:
 | It 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. |
| We will recommend
that you go out to dinner the night of your surgery. |
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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.
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| Avoid any activity that causes pain or discomfort.
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| A 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.) |
| You 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. |
| Work may be resumed in 2-5 days (depending on how you feel). |
| Resume driving when you are no longer taking narcotic pain medication
and feel unrestricted by pain. |
Bra:
| You do not
need to wear a bra or may wear a loose fitting
comfortable bra if desired. Do not wear a
push up bra for 6weeks. |
Exercise:
| Begin walking at an easy pace, 5 minutes 3 times a day the first 3
days after surgery. |
| No lifting over 10 pounds for the 1st week. |
| No strenuous exercising (Heart rate > 100) for 3 weeks. |
| No aerobic activities (i.e. aerobics, stationary bike, elliptical trainer
or treadmill) for 3 weeks. |
Wound Care:
| Remove the gauze dressing before showering (at least 24 hrs after
surgery). |
| Steri-strips will remain for the next 6 weeks. |
| Avoid direct sunlight to the incision for 1 year. Use a sunscreen with
zinc- oxide with
SPF20 or greater. |
Medications:
| Take all medications as prescribed. |
| Continue the following medication:
 | Keflex (Cephalexin) 500 mg 3 times a day for 7 days. |
| Motrin 800mg tablets |
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| Follow all instructions which may accompany the medications such as:
Taking with food, avoiding alcohol and driving restrictions. |
Follow up appointment:
| Your first visit will be scheduled to see Dr. Adams in the next 3-4 days. |
Call Dr. Adams' office immediately for the following:
| Any Questions. |
| Your condition worsens. |
| Sudden onset of pain, fever (oral temperature greater than 101 degrees),
nausea, vomiting, bleeding, dizziness, shortness of breath, rash, rapid
heart beat, or rapid breathing. |
(214)- 965-9885
(answered 24 hours)
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