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Instructions for Breast Augmentation

BREAST AUGMENTATION AFTERCARE

 

Having surgery is very exciting and we are here to help make the process smooth, safe, and comfortable.  After surgery, it is important to take care of your implants and you. Postoperative instructions will be reviewed by Dr. Afifi and her staff.  Please feel free to ask us any questions!

BEFORE SURGERY:  Review our Preparing for Surgery instructions as well as Medications to Avoid 2 weeks before your surgery.  Also, for implants placed under the muscle, avoid pectoral muscle exercises so that there is less pain after surgery (your muscle will keep trying to contract but the implant placement is stretching it slightly). Avoid consuming alcohol for two weeks leading up to surgery.

Bra: Usually a front closure sports bra for a month, followed by a regular bra. Sports bras are often worn at night.  These are sold by office for your convenience.

Band: After surgery, if a breast band is necessary per Dr. Afifi, it is placed either above or below your breast. Please ask Dr. Afifi about how to wear and duration if this is used.

Massage: The Medical Assistant will show you exactly how to massage your breasts. After the MA has shown you what to do, it is important for you to do the massage for several minutes a day (some do it while using the restroom so they remember to do it), at least twice a day, and starting 2 days after surgery. Consistent massaging should be done for life as it decreases scar tissue.

Exercise: No exercising for the first 6 weeks.  After that, you may start to do light exercise and gradually increase to your normal routine. While exercising, wear 2 sports bras. NO weight lifting/upper body workouts for the first 3 months. Avoid pectoral work as cleavage may worsen! Discuss this with Dr. Afifi.

Sex:  For the 1st month no sexual activities until cleared by the doctor (can raise blood pressure and cause bleeding).

Tanning: It is recommended that you wait at least 3 months before you go to any tanning booth or do any sun bathing.  If you do go for a long period of time into the sun, it’s recommended you wear sun block on your chest to prevent any burning. No sun exposure of scar for a year!

​Sleep:​ Sleep lying on your back with your head and chest elevated until Dr. Afifi clears you to sleep in other positions. 

Postoperative appointments: 

To get the best result, the minimum appointments are:

1-2 days after surgery, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and then 1 -2  x a year thereafter. 

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE AND KEEP THESE APPOINTMENTS!!!


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