What Should A Patient Who Is To Have A Breast Augmentation Be Careful About?

The efficacy of the results obtained from the breast augmentation surgery is influenced by the operation itself and the physical structure of the patient, as well as by the postoperative care and caution. As in the preoperative period of a breast augmentation, there are also some issues that need to be considered in the early postoperative period as well as in the long term.

One of the important stages in the preoperative period of a breast augmentation surgery is choosing the right surgeon. It is preferable that the surgeon you are to choose for your breast augmentation surgery has a good educational backround, with specialization in plastic surgery, preferably also in the field of the breast aesthetics. Also, it is a preferable quality that the doctor is board certified in the country he is practicing and/or by an international board. This means that the doctor qualifies for certain criteria and has been approved by certain standards. It is also important that your surgeon uses high quality implants.

Before your breast augmentation surgery, you should share all your medical history and current conditions with your doctor before the surgery planning phase. Whether you have any chronic or acute diseases, or if you use any medication routinely, or have used in the past for a long period. If you smoke or use tobacco products, it is strongly recommended that you stop consuming them at least 2 weeks before your breast augmentation operation. Smoking is a factor that increases the risk of complications in breast surgeries. If you are using, it is recommended that you stop using medicines with blood thinning effects (such as aspirin) and supplement products (such as high doses of vitamin E) after informing and consulting your doctor. Making arrangements for the first days of your recovery after surgery will make the early process easier. Preparing the the resting environment, making arrangements for the responsibilities you have such as work or persons that are dependant on you. This will be of great benefit to you in advance.

You will probably be brought to your hospital room after the surgery with a supportive bra (usually a sports bra). This bra prevents your breasts from moving, supports post-surgical recovery, and contributes to the protection of potential injury. Therefore, you should try to make sure to wear this bra as instructed for the duration specified by your doctor.

Make sure to drink plenty of water and eat healthy on the days following your breast augmentation surgery. Use the prescribed drugs as described by your doctor. If your doctor has recommended you an ointment, cream or gel to use on your incision lines, using it correctly may help your scars heal faster and reduce their visibility. Do not smoke for at least 2 weeks before and after breast enlargement surgery. Smoking increases the risk of complications especially for breast surgery. Stay away from any physical activity that may strain your body, especially your chest. But light walks that will not strain you will contribute to your recovery. Avoid lifting your arms a lot, leaning forward, carrying heavy things, and sleeping on your side or stomach up to 6 weeks. Choose loose, comfortable clothes that won’t require a lot of lifting of the arms. Protect your breasts from impacts. When you get breast examinations and breast screenings, make sure that you share the information that you have had breast augmentation surgery and you have implants. Your doctor may have special recommendations for you, and take this advice into consideration and put it to use.