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12.03.2022

Are there contraindications to water procedures

Almost every patient who has undergone surgery is concerned about the question of when it is possible to start water procedures.

Since the integrity of the skin is violated during the operation, a small amount of blood or ichor may ooze from the suture, which you want to wash off.

Postoperative sutures require special care until a dense scar is formed. Until the stitches are removed, they must be treated with a special antiseptic until the doctor says.

During the operation, drains are placed in the suture so that excess fluid does not accumulate and does not cause complications. They are usually removed on the second or third day. You can spend a maximum of a week with them.

During this entire period, it is impossible to wet the seams and take a shower, as this can cause infection to enter the wound and lead to complications.

Features of taking a shower or bath

When it will be possible to take a shower, the surgeon informs the patient after the next examination. It depends on the condition of the seams. It must be remembered that a bath after breast augmentation surgery can be taken no earlier than a month later, and only if the healing process is successful and there are no complications.

In order to avoid soaking the seam, and the occurrence of complications, the following rules must be observed:

The optimum water temperature for swimming corresponds to the temperature of the human body and is about 37 degrees. If you wash with cold water, vasospasm may occur, which will negatively affect the general condition as a whole;
when taking a shower, do not rub the chest area with a washcloth. It is necessary to wash the mammary glands with light massage movements, while the water pressure should be weak in order to avoid nipple stimulation and damage to the seam;
first you need to check with the surgeon who performed the operation whether it is possible to use ordinary soap with a neutral pH level, or whether it is worth using special means for treating sutures;
if a crust has formed on the scar, it cannot be removed, as the seam can be damaged and contribute to the formation of noticeable scars. The crusts should fall off on their own.

When can I bathe after mammoplasty?

The breast area after mammoplasty can be wetted, not earlier than after 3-7 days.

The exact period must be clarified with your doctor, since only he can assess the condition of the stitches and make the right decision.

If the sutures do not heal well, ooze or suppuration occurs, you can wash after mammoplasty no earlier than two weeks later.

Photo: Before and after the operation

Can there be complications

Breast swelling

Breast swelling occurs if, despite the recommendations of the surgeon, you take a hot or warm bath. It can last for about a week, and in difficult cases for more than a month.

In this case, the upper part of the breast above the nipple is greatly enlarged. The mammary glands look unnatural. The swelling may be accompanied by pain.

In order to get rid of it you need:

wear compression underwear;
take only a shower with warm water;
refuse physical activity or sex;
do not visit the solarium, sauna or bath.

Inflammation of the seam

Due to the ingress of infection into the wound with water, inflammation of the suture may occur.

The following symptoms may indicate this:

redness of the skin;
swelling in the suture area;
swelling of the mammary glands;
pain sensations;
increase in body temperature;
the appearance of pus;
fever;
Strong headache;
increased blood pressure or heart rate.

In this case, you should immediately seek medical help, since suppuration will lead to the fact that the recovery period after the operation will increase and a rough scar will form, which will be a cosmetic defect.

Will there be problems with the seams if they get wet

There is a certain mechanism for the healing of the postoperative suture:

connective tissue is initially formed with firbroblasts (special cells that contribute to tissue repair and eliminate defects);
an epithelium is formed on the wound, which prevents the ingress of pathogenic microorganisms;
the tissue shrinks, the wound heals, and its size is reduced.

You can wet the seams while taking a shower, for example with drops of water. In this case, it is necessary to blot them with a clean, dry towel, making sure that all the moisture has been absorbed.

If the stitches are soaked, for example, by bathing in a bath, the infection can get inside, causing suppuration of the stitches, which is considered a complication and requires special treatment.

In order to avoid problems with the seams, they must be properly looked after, for this you may need sterile cotton wool, bandages or cotton pads:

special attention should be paid to the processing of seams after water procedures. After taking a shower, they must be blotted with a soft, well-absorbing towel, and then with a swab from a sterile bandage;
if necessary, the seam must be treated with hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, brilliant green or other means, depending on what the doctor prescribed;
after that, you need to make a sterile bandage, and fix it with a special surgical patch;
processing is carried out until the seam is completely healed. Sometimes blood or ichor may appear a week after the operation, in such cases the suture treatment is continued;
the old bandage must be removed very carefully so as not to damage the seams;
if the first signs of infection appear, you need to consult a doctor in order to eliminate them at an early stage and prevent the development of complications;
if necessary, the doctor will remove the stitches, wash the wound with an antiseptic solution and install a drain to eliminate pus. If necessary, antibiotics will be prescribed, or another drug from this group and immunostimulants will be prescribed. As an additional method, solutions, powders, ointments or vitamins can be used.

In order to reduce the risk of postoperative complications in the form of suppuration of the suture, you must follow simple rules:

if a special dressing is applied to the seams, you should not wet it or remove it without the permission of your doctor;
if the bandage is waterproof, you can take a shower, paying attention to ensure that moisture does not get inside, but in no case should you immerse it under water (for example, taking a bath);
if the doctor said not to wet the stitches, they can be closed when taking a shower, for this special waterproof dressings, cellophane or rubber gloves are used;
even if water does not get on the area of the seams, after taking a shower, they should be gently blotted with a soft dry towel in order to make sure there is no moisture, and then process;
after washing, you can not use cosmetic creams and lotions;
if water accidentally gets on the seams, they should be immediately blotted with a towel and make sure that all the moisture around the seams has been absorbed;
it must be remembered that the recovery process after surgery will depend on nutrition, since a person needs proteins, vitamins and trace elements as a building material;
dehydration affects the healing of the seam, so it is necessary to control the flow of fluid into the body;
the state of the patient's immune system affects the rate of suture healing. Therefore, before carrying out breast augmentation surgery, it is necessary to pay special attention to maintaining immunity;
the patient must constantly wear special underwear for a month, otherwise the result of the most successful operation may be spoiled. In some cases, the doctor may recommend removing it only during hygiene procedures and wearing it without washing;
if your stitches get wet and you're worried, you should call your surgeon or go to the emergency room.

It is worth remembering that breast augmentation surgery is a serious surgical intervention, but by following all the recommendations of your doctor, you will be able to avoid complications.

With proper care, within three weeks it will be possible to return to normal life, and after two to three months, the appearance of the breast will become much better. Completely, tissues after mammoplasty will recover within a year.

This is breast augmentation surgery. After any surgical intervention comes the postoperative period. During this period, it is important to strictly follow the doctor's advice, take all medications, eat right and get more rest. This is necessary for the speedy recovery after mammoplasty. In this case, also for the correct engraftment of implants.

Recovery period after surgery

After the operation, the girl is in the hospital for another day. To eliminate all side effects after surgery and anesthesia. If she feels well, she is allowed to go home.

At home for 2-3 days, it is necessary to spend in physical peace. Don't do difficult household chores. Especially if you are required to lift something.
Better to keep calm and rest.
During this period, there may be discomfort in the chest area, as well as pain. The plastic surgeon should have warned about this. And prescribe painkillers. Do not take drugs without consulting a specialist.
2 weeks you need to sleep only on your back. In order not to provoke slippage of the implant.
During the recovery period, be careful with the movements of the upper body. Especially the hands. For the first week, it is strictly forbidden to raise your arms above your shoulders.
6 weeks no heavy lifting or exercise.
2 weeks you can not drink alcohol.
Apply a plaster on the scar for a month. This will allow the scar to become small and inconspicuous.
No sex for 4 weeks.
Taking a warm or cool shower will have a beneficial effect on reducing swelling.
A month after mammoplasty, you can not visit the bathhouse, sauna, beach and solarium.
You can only drive a car with power steering. After 6-10 days.

When the doctor prescribes a massage, you need to clearly perform it. So you can avoid contracture after mammoplasty.

Contracture is the restoration of the development of the connective tissue capsule around the implant.
Stretch marks may appear on the skin, to avoid this, apply special lotions and creams after a shower. After suture removal.

Watch your diet and weight during the recovery period. If you lose weight, the implant will be visible, if you get fat, then the breast may take an unnatural shape.

Compression underwear after mammoplasty- which one to choose and how much to wear?

You need to choose the right underwear. It is better to buy a compression bra in the amount of 2 pieces - in order to wash clothes without any problems. After all, if one is erased, then you can walk in the second. And if there is no second one, then you will have to lie on your back all the time while it is being washed and dried.

Selection criteria:

If you have a scar under your breasts and underwear causes pain, apply an elastic bandage to the scar.

How long to wear special underwear after mammoplasty?

This is decided by the plastic surgeon. In general cases, the first month to walk without taking off. In the second month: the possibility of renting for the night. Sometimes from the second month after mammoplasty, you need to wear compression underwear only for sports.

The transition to regular underwear is carried out gradually. In a year, you will completely refuse such underwear.

What bras can not go:

Push up. Makes an unnatural shape.
Without strapless. In this case, after mammoplasty, the breast will sag.

Complications after mammoplasty: edema, temperature, hardening and asymmetry of the breast

Swelling of the mammary glands after mammoplasty. After the operation, it seems that the breast is larger than it should be. Most often, the swelling is located on the upper chest, above the nipple. Passes from a week to a month.

The following measures help to avoid swelling after mammoplasty:

warm or cool shower.
compression underwear.
giving up sex for a month.

What factors help edema develop:

sexual arousal;
Tan;
physical exercise;
bath, sauna or hot shower.

Body temperature after mammoplasty rises, if up to 38 degrees - it's okay. You need a doctor's supervision. Over 38 - immune response. Antibiotic treatment is prescribed. If you accidentally, then you need to act quickly.

The sensitivity of the nipples and in general the chest may be disturbed. This condition should pass during the rehabilitation period.

Hardening of the breast is scary in that due to the compression of the implant, deformation or rupture may occur.

What leads to contracture:

Extensive hematoma, after surgery.
Inflammatory process.
Mismatch of the prepared cavity with the implant.
individual response of the body.
Smoking.
The use of a large number of medicines.
Breast injury.
Physical exercise.

Treatment of complications after malloplasty:

At 1 degree of treatment is not required. This is the normal behavior of the body when a foreign body enters.
At grade 2, conservative treatment is prescribed. With the help of drugs, massage and shower.
At 3-4 degrees, surgical intervention is performed.

Breast asymmetry after mammoplasty. In some cases, asymmetry is possible. Usually it is removed during the first months. Just due to the compression underwear. Therefore, they cannot be neglected. Be sure to wear it.

Reviews about the mammoplasty operation

Natalya Godeykina, 28 years old:“I wanted to tell you how glad I was that I had mammoplasty. Found a great plastic surgeon. After a year I came to see a gynecologist. She began to feel her chest. She concluded that everything is fine and asks, what is this white line on the areola? She didn't realize that I was breast augmentation. When I said about mammoplasty, she was shocked.”
Vera Zubareva, 31 years old:« My chest makes me happy. And not only me, but also a young man. And the people who talk to me look only at her. And it doesn't depend on their gender.
Maria Ivakina, 40 years old: “My chest is just gorgeous. About 3 months later, I put on a regular bra. But she also slept in bandage underwear. After 1.5 years, I stopped wearing the bandage. The chest did not sag. Looks like a girl. Even though I'm well over 30!
Svetlana Yakusheva, 33 years old:« My silicone is leaking. I was at work. She fainted. Both implants were removed. Memories left behind. The skin was stretched and my chest began to look like "spaniel ears". As in a terrible dream I live. The next operation can be done only after six months. I do not know how to decide on the next operation. But apparently it will."
Evgenia Proskuryakova, 29 years old: “If you doubt the necessity of the operation, then do not hesitate. Read reviews and recommendations. Find a good surgeon. Look at the reviews of the clinic. I personally, after a long preparation, went through all the stages of beautiful breasts. Now my breasts are 4 sizes, and there were 2.
Valentina Krugova, 25 years old:“My husband admitted to me that he didn’t like my breasts before. I never noticed it, but now his joy knows no bounds. Our sex life has become brighter. I became more confident in myself. I'm happy with the result."

It is natural for any woman to strive to look beautiful. Therefore, it is not surprising that she always wants to improve and improve something in her appearance. For example, the décolleté area, which is so attractive for men, sometimes requires some refinement. But the popular operation has acquired such myths these days that Letidor decided to debunk the most ridiculous of them and turned to plastic surgeon Alexander Venyaminovich Yaklashkin from Dr. Kuprin's Clinic for help.

Alexander Venyaminovich Yaklashkin

plastic surgeon

After mammoplasty, you can not breastfeed, because the silicone will get into the milk

No, you can. Implants are made of biologically inert materials and have a reliable shell, so nothing is released from the implant into the mother's body and does not enter. They are safe for both mother and child.

After mammoplasty due to hormones it is difficult to get pregnant

Modern implants are harmless and do not affect the metabolic processes in the body. Mammoplasty can only positively affect the release of hormones, increasing the release of endorphin (“happiness hormone”), as life changes for the better for happy owners of new breasts. After the operation, as practice shows, getting pregnant is even easier.

Implants can burst on an airplane or while diving

The most beloved myth of all times and peoples. In fact, this is out of the question. In the production of implants, a highly cohesive (dense) gel is used, which cannot burst even under significant loads. The implant can be squeezed with all his might in the hand, stepped on it, and after that it immediately returns to its original shape without any damage. And if you cut the implant, nothing will flow out of it and it will not lose its shape.

Silicone breasts will have to be constantly "updated"

You will not have to constantly “renew” the breast, but corrective surgery may be required. Repeated surgical interventions with the correct selection of the implant, the optimal variant of mammoplasty and the absence of complications may not be required at all. But after 10-20 years, when the tissues of the body change, the skin loses its turgor and elasticity, the phenomena of omission, sagging, devastation are observed, and an operation is recommended to improve aesthetics. What with implants, what without them - age-related and gravitational changes occur in almost everyone. At the same time, in addition to lifting, it is also possible to replace implants with a different volume, depending on the wishes of the patient. And high-quality implant manufacturers, such as Mentor, give a lifetime warranty on their products.

After mammoplasty, you can not go to saunas, baths and take a bath

These restrictions must be observed only up to three months after mammoplasty in order to allow the operated tissues to heal quietly and without any complications. At the end of the postoperative period, and preferably a year after the operation, you can safely even swim in the thermal waters of Kamchatka, even go to explore the underwater world of the Arctic Ocean. But the first month, and especially the first two weeks, you need to limit yourself to visits to saunas, swimming pools and active physical activity.

The implant can be felt and moved directly in the chest

If you wish, you can feel the implant, but much depends on the type of mammoplasty performed: in most cases, implants are installed under the pectoralis major muscle and are covered with their own soft tissues, including breast tissues. It depends on the thickness of these tissues whether the implant will be palpable. If the operation is performed correctly, the implant pocket is formed correctly and the patient followed all the recommendations of the attending physician in the postoperative period, there will be no problems with implant mobility.

You can determine by eye, natural breasts or not

It is not always possible to determine by eye whether the breast is natural: almost all patients express a desire to perform mammoplasty so that the breast after the operation looks as natural as possible. If the work of the plastic surgeon is of high quality, the correct size of the implant was chosen, and the initial characteristics of one's own breast were normal, it will not be easy to understand whether the breast is natural or not.

Women who have had a breast correction inevitably face some difficulties in everyday life throughout the rehabilitation period after: when can I wash and shower? have sex? sleep on your side? etc. How long it takes the body to fully recover directly depends on how carefully you follow the doctor's instructions.

Water procedures during the recovery period after mammoplasty

When you can wash and take a shower after mammoplasty, the plastic surgeon will tell you for sure after the next control examination. If the tissue healing process proceeds without complications, then you can take a short and not too hot bath in three weeks.

During the first 7 days, showering is prohibited; instead, the body should be wiped with hygienic wet wipes. Then, after the permission of the doctor, you can wash yourself under a warm shower. Use a soft washcloth and baby bath products. They gently cleanse the skin and do not cause allergies.

As for washing your hair, ask someone to help you. You cannot raise your arms above your shoulders for several weeks. After bathing, be sure to apply a moisturizing lotion or cream to your breast skin. This will help the tissues recover faster.

What else is important to know before mammoplasty?

You can visit the bath, sauna, swimming pool only after three to four months.
Get behind the wheel - 7-10 days after mammoplasty.
Air travel and long-distance travel - only with the permission of a doctor.
The first month, you must constantly wear compression underwear. It supports the breast, prevents the implant from shifting and reduces pain.
Avoid sun exposure to scars, otherwise pigmentation may form in this area.
You can play sports in about two weeks. Training time and load should be increased gradually. Do not make sudden movements with your arms and tilts, give up exercises that involve the muscles of the chest and shoulder girdle.

The most important thing in the rehabilitation process is regular follow-up examinations by a plastic surgeon. Only a doctor is able to identify complications in time and provide assistance, as well as answer in detail all your questions, for example, when you can wash and take a shower after

Rehabilitation after breast augmentation with modern plastic methods does not take much time. It begins immediately after the woman returns home. But during this period, it is imperative to follow all the recommendations of the doctor so that there are no complications. Otherwise, you will not have to return to normal life soon.

The breast after mammoplasty needs to be restored. At first, it is hard to the touch, and when the breast becomes soft, it depends on the individual. On average, plastic surgery requires a one to three month wait for recovery. Since the implant is located under the muscles, they swell, become inflamed and tense. To quickly get rid of these unpleasant symptoms, a woman's life must proceed according to special rules.

How many days it takes to recover from breast augmentation surgery primarily depends on the size of the implant, the technique of implantation and the quality of the operation. Not the last role is played by the state of immunity of the woman herself, the presence of allergic reactions.

The entire recovery period must follow the special recommendations of the doctor. Rehabilitation after mammoplasty by day looks something like this.

The initial stage is considered the first day after a breast lift, when you need to observe bed rest. In the first days after mammoplasty, in order to reduce the risk of bleeding, doctors recommend applying cold to the breast as often as possible. It reduces swelling and reduces pain.
On the third day after the operation, pain intensifies and increased swelling is observed. Be sure to control body temperature and, if necessary, take antipyretics and painkillers. It is important to take care of the bust and postoperative sutures. It is recommended to tighten the chest with special elastic bandages and from this period it is necessary to wear compression underwear.

You can wash after mammoplasty in the shower from the 5th day. The seam must be sealed with a plaster. Those who washed the seam with water risk infection. You can not wash your hair yourself, because during this period you can not raise your hands. When can you raise your arms above your shoulders? The restriction will last approximately until the end of the first month. You can’t bathe in the bathroom for 1.5 months. After water procedures, all seams should be thoroughly dried, you can use a hairdryer. The patient’s review noted: “It was problematic to wash my hair for the first 10 days, as soon as I raised my hands, there was a sharp pain, so I needed help. But already from the 10th day I washed my hair myself.
Rehabilitation after mammoplasty in the first week should be done with special care. These days, there is a high risk of developing an infection and opening bleeding. Women who have had breast augmentation through surgery may experience swelling and bruising. But they should pass soon. After 7-10 days, stop taking medications. Until that time, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial or pain medications could be prescribed. Exercise is still prohibited.
After 11 days of mammoplasty, the risk of complications is minimal. At this stage, you can begin to perform light gymnastics. Swelling subsides, and slight chest pain can only bother you at night. A month later, when the stitches are removed, you can raise your arms. In this case, the load in the hands should not be more than 1.5 kg.
After 1.5 months, the rehabilitation period after mammoplasty comes to an end. By this time, the swelling has already passed, and the pain occurs less frequently. Feeling better. There may be a feeling of numbness in the nipples, but this should pass soon.

The final result after mammoplasty can be judged only after 3-4 months. By this time, the normal life to which the woman is accustomed should gradually return.

If the recovery period has passed without complications and severe pain, and the scars heal quickly, then the removal of the stitches will be painless. After how many days are stitches removed? The stitches are removed on the 7-10th day. Breast plastic surgery is performed with internal and external sutures. You should not settle for external seams that resolve themselves. This process takes about two months. During this time, various infections and dirt can stick to the threads, provoking inflammation.

From the reviews: “Girlfriend, the recovery was successful. The result is excellent. Definitely, after suffering a few days.

Forbidden Moments

Many women are interested in the question of when it is possible to have sex after breast augmentation surgery. In most cases, doctors do not allow sex after mammoplasty for the first 1.5-2 months.

Why you can not have sex, first of all, is associated with a large physical load on the body and hormonal changes. If you do not follow the recommendations, then complications may arise in the form of displacement of implants, divergence of sutures. During sex, you can accidentally injure the chest and this causes bruising, bruising, bruising. In these situations, sometimes you have to do the operation again. During arousal, hormone production will increase, blood flow to the incision area increases swelling and pain.

Sex after mammoplasty at the allowed time should be careful. During sexual intercourse, a woman should not remove compression underwear.

Breast plastic surgery is accompanied by serious changes in the body. Therefore, there are other restrictions after mammoplasty.

Alcohol is forbidden to drink both before the operation and the entire postoperative period. Drinking alcohol is prohibited for several reasons:

medicines that are prescribed in the first days after surgery can cause the development of adverse reactions (antibiotics and alcohol can lead to serious disorders in the nervous system);
the process of recovery, wound healing slows down significantly;
after anesthesia, the substances contained in alcohol are slowly excreted from the body, so the risk of poisoning is high;
Against the background of a decrease in immunity, alcohol can exacerbate chronic diseases.

Alcohol after mammoplasty in small doses can be consumed only after two months. In addition to alcohol, carbonated drinks, juices, and milk are prohibited.

Do not smoke after mammoplasty. In order to prevent complications, it is advisable to give up nicotine at least in the first 20 days of rehabilitation after mammoplasty. Stagnation of blood in the vessels can cause thrombosis or even tissue necrosis. Smoking negatively affects blood circulation and wound healing.

There are prohibitions on postures during sleep. It will depend on the state of health when you can sleep on your side after mammoplasty. The first 2.5 weeks you can not lie on your stomach and on your side. After this period, you can try to sleep on your side, but only in special underwear to reduce muscle tension and prevent displacement of the implants. It is allowed to sleep on the stomach after mammoplasty only after a month. Sometimes the doctor does not allow sleeping on the stomach even for two months, it all depends on how the scars heal and on the general well-being of the patient.

Speed up recovery with massage

Recovery after mammoplasty is not complete without massage. Breast massage after mammoplasty is prescribed for several reasons:

implants take a natural position;
prevents the fusion of connective tissue around the prosthesis;
relieves swelling after mammoplasty faster and reduces pain;
helps the muscles of the back and spine to quickly relieve tension from the increased size of the chest;
sessions increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin;
preserves the sensitivity of the breast.

Massage after mammoplasty begins to be done at different times. It all depends on the condition of the stitches and the general health of the woman, but not earlier than after 14 days. In some cases, you can not massage the entire first month.

The very first exercise allowed after mammoplasty is to gently move the arms around each breast up and down, repeating five times. After a month, when the stitches have healed, more intense exercises can be applied. Compress the chest at the base and stretch it in different directions. Similar movements should be done daily for six months in the morning and afternoon.

Only the attending surgeon should prescribe massage during the rehabilitation period, it is he who shows how to do certain movements correctly. If you can’t do massage yourself, you can contact a professional massage therapist. After the sessions, the breast will become soft and take on natural forms much faster.

Sports introduction

Women involved in sports, for the period of healing of scars after surgery, should exclude sports and physical activity. If you do not follow this rule, complications often develop. Physical activity increases gradually, and they should not bring pain or discomfort.

Sport after mammoplasty is contraindicated. The load on the muscles increases, the risk that the seams will open, the implants will shift and there will be breast asymmetry increases. The most serious complication is the discovery of severe bleeding.

The period when you can play sports after mammoplasty is affected by the type of sport, the technique of the operation, the size and shape of the prosthesis. In the first 6 months after mammoplasty, it is forbidden to do strength exercises, do not recommend running or dancing.

2.5 months after breast augmentation, athletics or light running can be gradually continued, but only after the permission of the surgeon. For example, if the implant was implanted under the muscle, then any load on the shoulder girdle can be started no earlier than after 1.5 months. Tip: "Do sports only in compression underwear, and from the second month in a special sports bra."

Fitness after mammoplasty can positively affect the course of rehabilitation. Some exercises can be started already 15 days after mammoplasty. Just do not immediately perform a large number of exercises and several approaches. The intensity of training should be minimal. As soon as pain or discomfort occurs, it is better to stop exercising. Reviews: “I have been doing fitness since the third week after mammoplasty. Special exercises helped me recover faster, I didn’t feel any pain. ”