Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline

Breast Augmentation recovery timeline is the most important part of planning your surgery. breast implant patients must know every detail of their recovery process because recovery is the time that your body is going to do a lot of healing after the surgery.

Breast implant, also called augmentation mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that can satisfy women who desire fuller and larger breasts. As a Flora medical tourism agency’s client, you need to know the exact required recovery time after the surgery. so In this article we will analyze the duration and instructions of breast augmentation recovery timeline. Although the downtime that you will need as a consequence of your breast augmentation depends on many elements. Our aftercare team will guide you through the necessary treatments for having a speedy breast augmentation recovery. We will notify you of the recovery timeline and the latest information through the CRM system, on a regular basis (same as for breast augmentation day by day trip plan). There are some directions for you in the following which has been repeatedly advised by the experts of this field.

1-Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline Day 1, right after the surgery

After the surgery is finished, your breast will be wrapped by an ace bandage or post-surgical bra garment. Our agents will provide whatever you need such as medications and a hospital pack, prior to the surgery. You might feel a bit sleepy as you were under the general anesthesia during the surgery,. Commonly, a breast augmentation surgery does not need hospitalization but if your surgeon deems it necessary, you will stay at the hospital overnight. Otherwise, the VIP driver will take you to your accommodation. Skilled nurses will be present in your residency to prepare you with the needed treatments after the surgery. Our medical team will be your guide on the postoperative care and treatment. They will make sure that you follow the needed instructions which your surgeon advised.

Bras

After the surgery, you will be necessitated to wear recovery bras, which are designed specifically for post breast implants comfort. These bras will keep your dressing and incision in a firm position. Flora will provide the bras. They are comfortable to sleep in and you should wear them daily for at least two weeks, day and night. Ask your surgeon about when you can take it off at night.

Note: You will seriously have to avoid underwire bras for at least 3 months following your surgery. The improper bras will damage your breast implants and wounds.

Drain

A drain is a narrow silicone or rubber tube that reduces swelling, and empty the fluid behind the incision and the injured area. The surgeon will attach the small drains to your breasts only if it is necessary. Most plastic surgeons do not use drains for a straightforward breast augmentation procedure unless there was a considerable amount of bleeding during the surgery. If your surgeon deems the drains necessary they may be removed before you leave the hospital but rarely some may be left in place for two to three weeks.

2-Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline, Week 1

Below, we tried to consider the different experiences that you may encounter after your breast augmentation. All these following needed actions for your breast implant healing process will be under the guidance of our specialist in Iran.

Gauze dressing

Throughout the first week, you have to cover your treated area with a gauze dressing. You should change the gauze dressing daily until the end of the first week.

Eating pattern

In the following week after the surgery, you need to eat highly nutritious food to help your healing process. Our agents will bring the needed foods for your convenience, as well as our other services.

Discomfort

During the 2-5 days after the operation, the pain will reach its peak. You might have an unpleasant experience which can be fully defeated with painkillers that our surgeon prescribed for your comfort.

Swelling and bruising

It is normal for breast augmentation patients to have bruising and swelling in the treated area. The good news is that they will fully go after the first week by the advised medications.

Bleeding

1% of patients may experience bleeding after breast augmentation surgery. You don’t have to bother about this problem, as our aftercare team will treat the bleeding if it happens to you.

Taking shower

You can take shower two days after the surgery, but you shouldn’t wash your upper body in a bathtub, or swimming pool for the next two weeks.

Walking

You can ask your surgeon in Iran when you will be able to restart your physical activities, but walking is normally suggested after the surgery. Daily walking activates your body and will speed your recovery.

Getting back to work

By the end of the first week, when you return to your home country you will be able to return to work. However, you should completely avoid heavy physical activities.

Breast massage

There will be a specific daily breast massage program for you that you need to follow to promote healing. The massage will help the implants to transfer to a place that keeps your breasts soft. Most importantly, massage will reduce the chance of capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening around your implant).

Infection

With the help of the antibiotics that your doctor will prescribe, there shouldn’t be any chance of infection for you. You may experience a slight fever in the first two days after the surgery which is normal as it will be the reaction of your body for adjusting itself to the implants.

In-flight care

While you fly to your home, there is no need to consider any tasks to do. However, our agents will present you with the necessary training before your trip to take better care of your newly shaped breasts during the flight.

3-Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline, Week 2

This week, maybe, some drains are left in place and may need to be left in place for three weeks. When you return to your home country our aftercare team will follow you up through your recovery procedures. You may still feel a little discomfort, but it will not stop you from doing your daily tasks. You can start doing light exercises (aerobic and body stretching) under the supervision of our specialists. These light exercises will encourage your body to heal better and quicker. You will be able to do lower-body exercises such as squats. You should also continue to wear support bras for at least 1 month after the surgery.

4-Breast Augmentation Timeline, Month 1

When you return to your home country our aftercare team will follow you up through your recovery procedures. By the end of this month the vast majority of swelling subsides. You may still feel skin numbness which is normal; nerves begin to wake up in your breasts tissues slowly.

5-Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline, Month 2

On month 2, you can see the results. The implants will have settled into place, and your breasts will sit in a natural position. From this point, you will not need any pain medication, and you no longer have to wear your surgical bra. Wearing a sports bra is highly recommended.

6-Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline, Month 3-6

From month 3, your recovery timeline will be achieved to its end (full recovery). Your new breasts have taken shape, and you can now assess the incredible changes. From this time on, there will not be any major difficulty for your breast augmentation recovery. Your doctor will still check you on a regular basis.

7-Advised Diet in Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline

Eating healthy is extremely beneficial for breast augmentation patients after their operation, as their breast implants recovery pace mostly depends on the amount of nourishing foods they consume. Their diet should involve dishes full of fiber, different vitamins and protein for at least one month after the surgery. You should consume the drinks and foods your surgeon advises, routinely and in smaller portions to help both the patient’s digestion and immune system.

Drinks

Recommended drinks for breast augmentation patients are non-carbonated and caffeine-free fluids such as orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice, herbal tea, etc.

Salt

You should avoid eating any salty foods at least for the first month after the surgery. Consuming too much salt will raise your blood pressure and slow down your healing procedure.

Caffeine

You should consume less caffeine, which is mainly found in coffee, for the first month following your surgery, as it may cause nausea and confusion after breast augmentation.

Fast food

You should avoid fast food or any high-calorie food that may upset your digestion and blood pressure for at least a month following your surgery.

Foods

Beneficial foods for breast augmentation patients are divided into three kinds. High-nutritious nuts like cashews, pine, almond nuts, etc. Anti-nausea Fruits which also promote the immune system such as, Oranges, apples, bananas, kiwis, etc. Meals that increase the quality of breast implant recovery such as, seafood, beans, sweet potatoes, etc.

Nutritious supplements

Nutritious supplements may be a good choice for breast implant patients who desire to recover strongly after the surgery. Importantly, you should check the supplements with your doctor and make sure that they don’t meddle with your medications and advised diet. Multivitamins, ZMAs and Bromelain will give you adequate nutrition for your recovery process.

Alcohol

Drinking alcohol may cause many problems for your breast implant recovery. Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, low blood pressure, and difficulty breathing are just some of the troubles that alcohol can cause for you. It’s essential to avoid any kind of alcoholic drink for at least two weeks before and two weeks after the surgery.

8-Daily Activities in Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline

Although you can restart your daily activities after the first week of your surgery, there are some important tips that you should consider about how to do these activities.

Sleeping

Avoid sleeping on your stomach to avoid hurting your implants. Your doctor will explain to you the proper position for sleeping after the surgery.

Showering

There is no limit on showering after 48 hours of your surgery as long as you avoid bath hot tub and swimming pool.

Driving

You shouldn’t sit behind the wheel at least for the first week.

Lifting\pushing

Lifting and pushing objects heavier than 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) will hurt your implants and hinder your healing procedure.

Smoking

Nicotine (which is the main ingredient of all the cigarettes) will put you at a great risk, as it causes low blood pressure, infection, and pain in your breasts. To prevent these problems, you need to quit smoking at least one month before the operation and 2 months after it.

Sun exposure

Direct sun exposure can inflate the incisions, on the condition that you have to go outside the house you should use sunscreen until your incisions heal.

Sex

Sex and sexual activity will be totally harmful for your breast augmentation recovery. You should wait for at least two weeks after the surgery to have sex again.

9-Breastfeeding after Breast Implant

Most women after breast implant surgery will be able to breastfeed if they want to, though there are some exceptions. Possible problems with breastfeeding are due to the inappropriate incision that had been placed on your breast during the surgery. This issue mostly arises from the surgeon’s misinformation in the pre-surgery discussions. Therefore, there will not be any misconception for you, as your surgery will be operated by Flora medical tourism agency’s high experienced cosmetic surgeons.

11-Exercising in Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline

As your breasts require time to heal after the surgery, you should avoid doing any heavy physical activity by your upper body parts, especially for the first two weeks. Lower body exercises and light exercises like squats and aerobics will be no harm after 2 weeks, but you need to avoid push-ups and sit-ups (generally all the upper-body exercises) for at least 3 months after the surgery. In the following, we will explain to what extent and how long after the surgery you can perform different physical activities.

Walking

Walking in a short distance is a necessary task for your recovery procedure. You can start your daily walking right after the surgery but in a brief period of time (Only for the first week after the operation).

Running

It is needless to say that running can put pressure on your newly shaped breasts and prompt its wounds. Hence, you should avoid running or jogging at least two months after the surgery.

Swimming

You may be able to swim after two weeks, but you should be very careful as fast swimming and heavy diving can cause damage to your implants.

The most important part of your recovery is to observe the dos and don’ts on their certain time. Considering that we will inform you about the exact details of your recovery timeline through the CRM system for 2 years, you can pass this process perfectly.

As we mentioned before, you can contact Flora medical tourism agency’s aftercare experts 24\7 and ask them about the exact details of your breast augmentation recovery after your successful surgery in Iran.