After Breast Surgery
Breast Enhancement in Houston, Texas
Continued from "After Breast Surgery"
Here are two recommended techniques: (1) Move the entire breast and implant toward the midline to develop cleavage, hold for five seconds and repeat several times. (2) Apply gentle pressure with the palm of your hand to compress the implant against your chest. Hold and repeat.
You should massage three to four times a day for five minutes each time, for the first three months.
- What to expect – Initially, the implants will seem high and tight. A moderate amount discomfort is to be expected for the first few days. This will improve daily. It is not unusual for the two breasts to differ in how they look, feel, and settle in the early phase. Be patient. Don’t expect much change the first week. By the second week they start to soften and by three months they are usually settled.
- Warning signs – Excessive swelling or severe bruising on one side, extreme redness, or fever over 102. Please call the office immediately if you experience any of these.
If you have any questions that have not been answered here or would like more information about what to do after breast augmentation surgery, please contact experienced Houston-area plastic surgeon Dr. Ciaravino for a consultation.
