Recovering from Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty)

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Immediately after your breast augmentation in Hawaii, your breasts will appear firmer and fuller. As with any surgical procedure, some swelling and/or bruising can be anticipated. Your breasts may not attain their final feel or shape for three to four months. Be sure to immediately address any questions or concerns with your plastic surgeon. Health, wellbeing and happiness are the most important considerations for our Hawaii breast enhancement patients.

If you're ready to learn more about breast enhancement, request a Free Breast Augmentation Consultation with Hawaii plastic surgeon Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger at his plastic surgery offices in Honolulu, Maui and Kona.

Recovery after Breast Augmentation in Hawaii

When you "awaken" after your procedure, you may be uncomfortable. Your surgeon will give you medication to relieve any discomfort. You will be placed in a surgical bra immediately after your procedure. You will continue to wear this day and night for approximately two weeks. However, you may remove this special bra for showering purposes during those first few days. You will receive specific instructions from your Hawaii plastic surgeon about post-op recovery. These include rest and sleeping positions, bathing and showering techniques and deep breathing exercises.

Your surgeon will want to examine you at regular intervals during the first 90 days following your breast augmentation in Hawaii. Sometime after the third day, your surgeon will remove any bandages and check your incision area. You will need your surgical bra to support your breasts until your doctor tells you otherwise. Your breasts may be swollen and bruised for approximately one to two weeks.

Risks and Restrictions

For most our Hawaii breast enhancement patients, scars from the incisions will be pink for about six months and gradually fade thereafter. Scars are usually inconspicuous. Nevertheless, you should know that all scars are permanent and their height, width and final color are not totally predictable.

As with any surgical procedure, small nerves to the skin are interrupted during surgery. Portions of the nipple area may feel numb or have less than full feeling. Sensitivity usually returns over several weeks, but some diminished feeling may last indefinitely.

If you sunbathe, or utilize a tanning bed, you must not do so until any numbness of the breast is gone (to avoid burning). After this point, you must protect the incision site with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or more for at least six months.

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