Cohesive gel study Information
Dallas Plastic Surgery
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.
- 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.
- Avoid any activity that causes pain or discomfort.
- 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
- 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.
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