Breast Augmentation Surgery And Recovery

Breast augmentation surgery is a major operation that requires that the woman be under a general anesthesia. The goal of this kind of procedure is to achieve what the woman desires for her breasts. In most, if not all cases, bigger and fuller bosoms are the aims of these women. To be able to achieve this, there is a need to use implants. These are sacs filled with either silicone or saline made to create a bigger and fuller chest. Before the patient is scheduled to undergo this procedure she needs to pass some routine tests and exams to ensure that she is healthy and a good candidate for it. Surgery: during the operation, the surgeon makes incisions in critical areas. These areas are usually places where the natural creases or lines of the body are found. The reason behind making the incisions here is to prevent any noticeable scars from forming. Some techniques may call for incisions in more visible areas and the plastic surgeons will need to be more careful in stitching these up to ensure lower risk of scarring. Breast augmentation surgery gives the patient choices as to where the implants may be placed. They could be placed above the muscle or below it. The patient should consider the surgeon's recommendation. The difference may affect the size and shape of the breasts after the operation. Plastic surgeons prefer to make smaller incisions, which will turn out to be less visible and less noticeable. The operation may take up to two hours at the very most from beginning to end. Recovery: After the operation, the patient is wheeled to the recovery room where she is monitored until she regains consciousness. Doctors might recommend an overnight stay at the hospital, especially if the person is all alone or has some factors that put her in a high risk situation. The patient may also react negatively to the anesthetic and feel cold right after she wakes up from the breast augmentation surgery. When the woman goes home, she should have the foresight to purchase the recommendations and prescriptions of the plastic surgeon. The first 48 hours after the procedure may not be a good time to go out and buy what is needed for the recovery period. The patient will need ice packs, pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications and medicines to ward off infections. Surgeons are sure to prescribe what she will need right after the operation and during the recovery period. The woman will benefit from following the prescriptions and recommendations of the plastic surgeon. It is not wise to self-medicate or try out other medications that are not prescribed by the doctor. Ice packs are recommended to help relieve the soreness and keep the swelling down. The patient also needs to monitor her own temperature to make sure that she is not running a fever. A fever is a sign that she might have contacted an infection. If the doctor placed drains in the breast augmentation surgery site, these should also be monitored and carefully handled.