What To Anticipate When Recovering After Breast Reduction Ops

By Lelia Hall


Recovering from an operation requires you to follow the patient care instructions given to you by your surgeon. There should be a lot of things you have to anticipate then, especially when you are set on having breast reduction operations. Here is a general idea on what to anticipate when you are recovering from the said operation.

Drains. You will usually be attached with drains right after the operation. You can most likely have the drains removed during the first follow-up appointment scheduled for you. The said follow-up appointment is oftentimes scheduled within the first week right after the said operation. Do not skip on this appointment.

There is incision care as well. Invasive surgeries require incision. Incisions can be closed with sutures. The surgeon will have to make sure that the incisions and suture lines are dry. It is up to the surgeon to decide on the methods to use to keep these dry. You have to listen to what your surgeon tells you with regards to incision care.

You have to take note of the suture removal. Removing the suture is a must because you cannot leave it on your body forever. Normally, the doctor in charge of post-operative care will check how the incision sites are. If there are no problems, then the stitches can then be removed. The suture removal, when everything is okay, will usually be scheduled ten days after surgery.

The temperature of the patient must always be monitored. You are recommended to regularly monitor your temperature while you are recovering from the surgery you have just went through. Monitoring the temperature is important because this can give you a hint on whether or not an infection happens. A rise in temperature can signal the infection.

Soreness and pain. It is only natural that you feel tender, sore, and stiff right after the said operation. These soreness and pain can usually take a few days before they heal. If you feel tender, sore, and stiff, you will most likely not want to move. Do not worry about it though because these feelings will subside in no time.

There will always be swelling. Just like with any other surgery nowadays, you will have to experience swelling for a period of three to four months. The swelling can only be slightly noticed by other people. Normally, it will only be you who will notice the swelling. The swelling will not be much of a problem though.

You might have to experience bruising too. However, the chances of bruising is equal to the chances of not having one. You may or may not experience it. Bruising, after all, is depend on the person, how effective the administered medicine is, and techniques used for the said surgery.

You need to sleep with care after the said invasive procedure. You have to sleep with fluffy pillows stuck under your head and upper back. It is also recommended to sleep in wedge pillows and recliner chairs. This is the best way to keep your body's torso elevated. This can then relieve pressure which will then reduce your pain and swelling.




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