Your Guide to a Breast Enlargement Procedure

So under the guidance of a surgeon, you’ve decided to undergo a breast enlargement procedure, what comes next? There are three major phases and here’s the information you will you need if you’ve decided to undergo a breast augmentation procedure.

Preparation

Before a major operation you’ll have to ensure your body is prepared for anaesthesia and consult with your local GP about any prescription medication you may be taking as some of these could interfere with the surgery and it would perhaps be necessary to stop taking them some time before the procedure. It would be wise also to keep a consistent level of fitness before the operation. A dramatic weight gain or weight loss could negatively impact the surgery. Smoking and drinking alcohol should also be kept to a minimum.

Procedure

A breast enlargement procedure is performed under general anaesthetic like most major surgeries. You will be unconscious and unable to feel a thing when the operation takes place. The incision for inserting the breast implant will most likely be placed under the natural crease of the breast so the scaring is discrete, though it can also be made at the armpit or around the edge of the areola (nipple) or at the side of the breast. After the cavity for the breast implant is created the implant will be placed inside and then the incision will be stitched up. Stitches are usually dissolvable but if external are generally removed 7 – 104 days after surgery..

Recovery

After any major surgery rest and recovery is needed, but particular to breast implants you should go to great lengths not to strain your arm or stomach muscles as this could put pressure onto the stitches and damage them, though it is still possible to gently exercise and this could help to alleviate discomfort. Despite the fact your breasts will be swollen and painful it’s best to wear a support bra or a sports bra so gravity is putting as little strain on your body as possible. Most people fully recover to return to work by 1-2 weeks from their operation although it may take six weeks for full recovery.

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The area's covered for both Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery are: Nottingham | Midlands

Your Guide to a Breast Enlargement Procedure

Preparation

Procedure

Recovery

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