Be fully prepared before having breast implant surgery.
Women choose to have breast implant surgery for many reasons. Some do it because they are unhappy with their breast size, while others may want to correct breasts that are two different sizes. Some women are not comfortable with the way their breasts may have changed after breast-feeding, and some women who are aging may want a more youthful look. Breast implants, for whatever reason, are one of the most common plastic surgery procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. If you are planning to have breast implant surgery, you should know what to expect after doing so.
After the Surgery
Right after your breast implant surgery is complete, your surgeon will tape gauze over your incisions and wrap your breasts in an elastic bandage. Your doctor will remove your stitches in 7 to 10 days, according to WebMD. You will probably be sore and stiff for several days. You may feel itchy and have trouble raising your arms, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Most women also have some bruising and swelling that can last for several weeks. Some women also report having a burning sensation in their nipples right after the surgery. You will probably feel fatigued during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery. It is a good idea to have someone stay with you during this time, recommends DocShop.com.
Resuming Activities
In a few days, you should be able to resume some of your normal activities. You should avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise until your doctor gives you the go-ahead, according to Web MD. Your breasts will be very sensitive for several weeks.
Scarring
You will have scars because of the surgery. A good surgeon, however, will be able to hide the scars, so they will not be noticeable. Some places for scars could be under the breast, the border of the areola or the armpit. The scars will be pink and firm for about six weeks, according to DocShop.com. Scars usually fade over time.
Features
Successful breast implant surgery will increase your breast size by at least one bra cup size. It will also even out your breasts. Just as breasts without implants do, your augmented breasts will eventually sag because of aging, weight gain or pregnancy, according to WebMD. You will probably need to have surgery again sometime because implants are not permanent, states Dr. Foad Nahai, a plastic surgeon, in a "Glamour" magazine report. Implants fail, and you will have to change them, according to the report, with 25 percent of women having another breast implant surgery within five years of the first one.
Considerations
Breast implants will make it more difficult to detect breast cancer when you get a mammogram. Try to get a radiology technician who has experience in X-raying augmented breasts. Certain risks occur with breast implant surgery, such as scar tissue hardening the breast tissue, which can sometimes be painful. You may have nerve damage and lose feeling in your nipples, which could be temporary or permanent. Implants can leak, rupture, deflate, harden, develop ripples or shift position.
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