Breast Augmentation: Maintenance Recommendations

After a breast augmentation you may think that you are home free. Your body has been adjusted and you are looking and feeling great. If you want to keep up with way that you look and feel you want to make sure that you keep up with some type of maintenance routine. It doesn't necessarily require anything major but the more that you take care of yourself the more you will continue to enjoy your new look.

Talk with the Physician

No matter what kind of breast augmentation that you have your plastic surgeon is the best source of information when it comes to maintenance. He may give you written instructions or just go over all that you should do at the follow up appointment. Either way, these instructions are for your benefit, so be sure to read through everything and ask questions if there is something that you don't understand.

Wearing Support

Many physicians recommend that you wear some type of bra or support most of the time after a breast augmentation. Wearing support keeps everything in the correct location and prevents some sagging. You can wear a regular bra, a sports-bra and even a tank top with some type of built in undergarment. If you didn't wear a bra to bed before you want to start after the surgery. Again, talk with your physician to get his opinion on the specifics.

Mammograms

Whether you have had breast augmentation or not, a mammogram is important. All women after a certain age should go in for regular appointments to check on any irregularities or issues. If you have implants you want to tell the health care practitioner before they begin the process as it may change the results that they are going to get. While they can figure this out on their own, it helps that you give them as much information as possible. Every woman should take this appointment seriously and avoid missing or skipping the required appointments.

Note Any Changes

Immediately following breast augmentation you may be spending a lot of time examining and checking out this part of your body. While this is normal, over time you may begin to do this less frequently. Continue to be diligent when it comes to looking for changes in this area of your body. It may be an unusual lump, an unusual feeling or even a noticeable difference between the two that is just starting. When it comes to maintenance, one of the best things you can do for your body is catch any problems as soon as they begin. For the most part, it is easier and less expensive to fix these issues instead of waiting until things get worse.

Considering Another Surgery

Over time you may find that you are in need of a second surgery. In this case, if you were happy with the first results that you achieved, you may want to go back to the same physician. Figure out what you want to change such as the general lift or size and talk about the options that you have. Some women even look to change out the material of their implants.