Successful rehabilitation after mammoplasty directly depends not only on the work of the surgeon, but also from the expectations and actions of the patient itself. Therefore, I always try to prevent my patients as honestly and without sticks to all that expects them in the recovery period: it helps them make a mature decision on the need for a plastic surgery and does not leave space for false expectations. Today I would like to share the main facts that will help you morally prepare for mammoplasty and make your rehabilitation period as much as possible.
The more realistic will be your expectations - the calmer and more successful will be your rehabilitation period. This applies not only to mammoplasty, but also any other plastic surgery. Many patients have an illusion about the "frivolousness" of aesthetic operations: they think that after a plastic surgery, you can quickly return to the form and live as before. In fact, the plastic surgery is a serious operational intervention in all areas of the body's vital activity, and the more difficult operation - the longer the recovery period lasts. Morally prepare itself to this - it means to avoid unnecessary disappointments.
The rehabilitation period after mammoplasty takes an average of about 2 months. In the event that an increase in breast increases with the use of breast implants, 6-8 weeks are necessary to ensure that the implants are firmly fixed in the tissues. Tune in to the fact that during this period you will have to adhere to certain recommendations, from which the result of the operation directly depends. In the case of a mastopixia (milk gland suspender) and reduction mammoplasty (tightening glands with their decrease), the rehabilitation period lasts approximately the same: the tissues must get used to the new position and fix it.
Plastic surgeon Alexander Panets
The success of the operation is only 50% good surgeon. The remaining 50% is your responsibility, and how seriously you will react to the recommendations of your doctor. Avoid any physical exertion in the first 1.5 months after the operation; Wear compression linen; In time, come to repeated postoperative inspections, etc. - Your surgeon before discharge will give you a list of mandatory recommendations. Take them seriously!
Get ready for edema and bruises at first after surgery. Some scares how the breasts look like immediately after the operation. The bulk of edema and bruises come out during the first month, but be prepared for the fact that they can hold out longer, since it depends on very many factors: age, skin condition, metabolism, kidney work, etc. etc. Keep the connection with your doctor - he is aware of your individual features, which means to calm you if you are particularly disturbed by something, and give the necessary recommendations.
The final result can be evaluated not earlier than 6 months after the operation! Many events are too incentive and are prematurely upset, without seeing the expected result 2-3 months after the operation. Be prepared for the fact that you approach the expected result not to marvel the magic wand, waking up, as in a fairy tale, the day after the operation, and you will approach it gradually, day after day, small chains.
Ensure maximum physiological and psychological comfort for the postoperative period. The more comfortable you will be, the better you will feel and the more pleasant psychological situation will be in your environment - the faster and more successfully will be restored.