The Healing Signs of the Operation

After breast augmentation, the breasts may feel strange. They may feel like someone else's bosom is attached to the body. This is normal and not something to be very concerned about. They may also look unusual once the patient sees them for the first time after she comes home. They may feel too hard or feel like they are too high up on your chest. This is not something to worry too much about. These post-op signs should not alarm the patient. The operation she just had was a success but sometimes it takes awhile for the breasts to align themselves properly and to accommodate to the patient's body.

The type of implant the patient had will affect the firmness of her breasts after the procedure. The placement of it also matters. In other words it makes a difference whether it was placed over the muscle or under the muscle. Be patient as these recovery signs will get better as she allows time to help her heal. It should not take that much time for the patient’s breasts to find their natural spot and their natural shape. If her breasts seem to be standing at attention and it bothers the patient after her breast augmentation then the wrap or compression garment the patient is expected to wear should help them to find the right place on the patient’s chest.

Speaking of a breast compression garment the patient will have to wear one of these following the augmentation operation. There may be times throughout recovery and healing period when the patient will have to come in to have the compression garment tightened. The purpose of this is to reduce the swelling that accompanies this type of surgical procedure. To reduce swelling even further, the patient should consume as little sodium as possible. There are also prescription drugs and alternative therapies that can help the patient to swell less and therefore decrease the level of discomfort.

For some patients' nausea and/or vomiting is a symptom of recovery. The plastic surgeon will do everything in his professional power to reduce the likelihood of this happening but every patient is different in how they react to the anesthesia and to the breast augmentation in general. If the patient becomes nauseous or starts to vomit once she return home then call the surgeon's office right away. If it is mild then it is not a huge worry but if it is severe then the doctor can either write a prescription or can give a list of things the patient can try that can be purchased over-the-counter. If the patient do not already know crackers are a balm for a stomach that is upset and need to be soothed.