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    What is the aftercare of breast implant surgery?

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    Digital Doctor by Birth20 January 2018 at 10:18

    Surgery is only the first step towards fuller and more beautiful breasts. Following your breast enhancement surgery, the recovery period is a crucial time during which your body heals and your new breast implants settle into their proper position and shape.

    Following Breast Implant surgery you can:

    • Drink alcoholic beverages only after you have stopped taking your pain medications.
    • Sleep on your back.
    • Lift your arm up to the shoulder level during the first 2 weeks.
    • Massage your breasts as advised by doctor.

    Following Breast Implant surgery you can’t:

    • Sleep on your stomach or sides for 6 weeks.
    • Run, jump or perform any other vigorous physical activity that will make your breasts bounce and potentially break open your wounds, or dislodge your implants.
    • Lift your arms above your shoulders, especially if you have an armpit wound.
    • Bath for 2 weeks; after the first few days, you can shower, but make sure to dry your wounds well (you should use a hairdryer on a low setting to completely dry the wounds and the dressings).
    • Get your wounds wet for the first 2 – 5 days after surgery.