Recovering from any surgery can be difficult, depending on the complexity of your surgery it can take weeks if not months to recover fully. It is important to follow the advice of your surgeon to allow yourself to heal properly and avoid any post-surgery complications.
Breast enlargement is one of the most popular surgeries you can get. Many women choose to get breast surgery to boost their self-esteem and to give them more confidence by changing the size and shape of their breasts to tackle insecurities.
This surgery is relatively uncomplicated and usually, patients will make a full recovery in around six weeks as long as they follow their surgeons’ instructions and allow their bodies to heal properly without interference.
However, every individual is unique and some people may heal at different paces. Six weeks is only a guideline, and it is important to still be careful and look after your body after this time to ensure no issues arise.
Immediately after your operation, you may experience soreness and pain. This is to be expected and is perfectly normal and nothing to be concerned about.
If you are experiencing intense pain that doesn’t seem normal, let your doctor know so they can check up on you and make sure everything is okay.
You will receive pain medication to take for the first week or two post-operation. You may be able to take over-the-counter medication after the first few days as the soreness will gradually ease up.
You will also be given a recovery bra post-operation. You may want to consider investing in a couple of extras to swap them out and ensure you always have a clean one available to wear.
These bras are designed to help you recover and can assist in reducing pain, swelling and improving circulation.
You should also ensure you have comfortable, light clothing that is easy to take on and off available for when you return from the hospital. This can make dressing yourself much easier while you are still recovering and helps to minimise discomfort.
Rest is very important for your recovery so it is vital you set time asode to let yourself rest. Asking for help from friends and family during the healing process is a great idea and can reduce the amount of activity you have to do in the first days of recovery.
It is recommended that you do not return to work immediately as any strenuous activity can cause issues. If your job is labour-intensive, it is recommended you take at least three weeks to recover.
Partaking in light exercise after the first week of recovery is recommended to help you return to your daily routine. This could include taking a walk, however running or other intense workouts aren’t recommended until you are fully recovered as these can cause issues.
If at any point during your recovery period you are experiencing pain or extreme discomfort that seems abnormal, it is important to seek your doctor’s advice so they can ensure no issues have arisen.
