Post-operative : Breast Lift and Augmentation
When you get home
You can expect to have some pain in the breasts. You may feel like it is difficult to take a deep breath.
To help you rest comfortably, follow these instructions:
- Take extra-strength tylenol every 4 hours
- Take an anti-nausea medication such as Gravol 30 minutes before taking your prescribed pain medication
- Take your pain medication as prescribed
- Take your antibiotics as prescribed
- Try and rest in a semi-sitting position until bedtime
- Avoid using your arms for anything strenuous
- Keep your surgical bra in place
- Apply ice to your upper breast area (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off)
Contact us immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Pain that is not controlled by the pain medication
- One breast unusually large, painful and bruised
- A fever of greater than 38.5
- Severe nausea or vomiting
- Hallucinations or incoherent behaviour
- Pain or swelling of one calf
- Excessive bleeding through your dressing
The first day following surgery
- Your pain will start to dissipate after 48 hours
- Avoid staying in bed all day, rest in a semi sitting position
- Avoid strenuous activities with your arms
Follow up and healing time
- Your breasts will not be fully healed for 4-8 weeks
- Your breasts implants will appear too high for the first 2 weeks, this is normal
- Exercise is not permitted until 4 weeks after surgery to prevent displacement of the implant
- You should be resting for at least 1 week after surgery and gradually regain daily activities after that with the exception of strenuous upper body activities or exercise
- You will have an apt to see Gdalevitch 1-2 weeks after surgery, then at 1 month and at 2 months.