What To Expect After Breast Augmentation
Many women make the decision to have a boob job to enhance both their life and their figure, and while every step of the process is an important one, you will want to know what to expect after you have the operation.
It is very important to choose a doctor you can talk easily with, so that you can ask as many questions as you feel are necessary to understand what you will be experiencing after the operation itself.
How long does it take?
It depends on each individual case, but around two hours is a good estimate. You should ask your doctor though so that you are fully aware of how long they will take to perform the procedure in your case.
Will I be unconscious?
Normally yes. It does depend on who performs the breast augmentation surgery though; some doctors prefer to use a sedation and local anaesthetic technique so that you can stay awake during the procedure.
Sedation and local anaesthetics usually leave you feeling much less groggy afterwards, so be sure to ask your doctor which method they will be using if you have a particular preference for one or the other.
Will I have to stay in hospital?
Because of the nature of this kind of operation, many women do not have to stay in overnight. It can be done as a day surgery, which means you will have the operation and then be able to go home a few hours later, provided the doctor is happy with your initial recovery.
This is much easier for a lot of women and preferable since you can continue your recovery at home.
Will I be in pain afterwards?
Any type of surgery results in post-operative pain. You might also experience swelling and bruising in the area of the operation, which is perfectly normal and is your body’s way of reacting to the surgery.
The recovery period will take several weeks, majority of patients are very happy with their results, however some might feel as though they will never get the breasts they wanted before the operation. But remember the importance of being patient. Any type of surgery is a major event to go through, and a breast augmentation is no different. It will take a few weeks for your body to settle down and for you to feel like you normally do again.
It is at this stage that you will notice the difference that a boob job will have. You need to be patient to reach this stage and you may need to wear a proper support bra in the early days. But once you have got through the recovery period you will be able to see the true results of your surgery.
It is at this time that those women are glad they had the procedure done. While it takes a while to see the benefits, they are worth waiting for as you see the difference it makes to how you look.
Chimbles says:
Sounds all good and cozy, but I have seen the news articles about dangers. Long story short… can we get some pics for proof?
August 29th, 2008 at 12:33 pm