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Plastic Surgery Blog » Are You Ready to Care for Your New Breast Implants?

Are You Ready to Care for Your New Breast Implants?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dr. Douglas Steinbrech

Breast Implant Surgery, New York CityThrough breast augmentation, women can take control over the contours of their body and achieve the desired breast size they’ve always wanted. If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery, the planning stages will be spent thinking about those desired results. Immediately after surgery, your attention will rest on your recovery. After the recovery period, however, many patients are left wondering how much special care their breast implants will require, if any. Be prepared for your life after breast augmentation with a thorough understanding of breast implants care.

Good Implant Care Starts During Recovery

The foundation for a healthy relationship with your breast implants starts immediately after surgery. That’s right—how you spend your recovery time can actually help your implants to last longer and look better. How? Choices you make during recovery can affect the way your body recovers. A smooth recovery means healthy breast tissue, which gives your breast implants the best chance of lasting a good long time.

For the best recovery from your breast augmentation surgery, follow these general tips, as well as any from your plastic surgeon:

  • Patients typically require five full days of initial recovery. During this time, take enough time off from work, skip out on social engagements, and arrange for help with your important daily activities during recovery time.
  • Avoid vigorous exercise and other strenuous activities for as long as your surgeon recommends, usually around six weeks. Ignoring this rule can lead to injuries and surgical complications.
  • Don’t be brave and fight through the pain on your own. This can stress out the body and actually slow your healing process. Take your pain medication as prescribed, apply cold compresses as needed, and follow other care instructions carefully.
  • Stock up on medical supplies so you will be able to change your bandages as needed.
  • Follow your instructions to wear your surgical tape, support garment or special bra while you heal. This is essential to your future breast appearance and health.
  • Attend all of your follow-up appointments as scheduled so your plastic surgeon can ensure your smooth recovery, remove stitches, and provide you with helpful advice as needed.

Don’t Skimp on the Right Support

Some patients are surprised to learn that their post-surgical breasts feel a little heavier than they did before.  It’s not that the implants are heavier than breast tissue so much that a sudden change in size makes the weight more noticeable. Still, an increase in weight means that the right support is needed to help them stay pert and safe from future sagging. Help your body to adjust to these changes with the bra-like support garment you’ll receive after surgery, and then move on to a regular bra when you can.

When the time comes, don’t just put on the cheapest bra you see. You especially shouldn’t throw on an old, stretched out bra either. Go shopping at a proper lingerie shop and talk to a sales consultant. Get measured properly and try several styles on until you find the right fit for you. Your bra should provide support and comfort, without pinching or leaving red marks around the shoulders or elastic.

If you’re fairly athletic, throw away your old sports bra and find something new. Your breasts have changed and they will need increased support. Shop for specialized bras that provide the support needed for your favorite activities, from running to dodgeball. If you’re not sure where to start shopping, talk with your plastic surgeon to get some ideas. Supporting your breasts well now will help them to stay in place for years to come.

Massaging Your Implants

Even if it seems a little strange at first, a daily massage of your breasts can help to keep your implants healthy in the long run. All you need to do is massage the breast tissue gently with your fingers, making a circular motion as you work around the outline of your implant. This will help the implant stay soft and supple beneath the breast tissue. Breast massage is a quick and easy technique that you can do in the shower or just before bedtime. It can actually make your implants look and feel more natural, as well.

Your Health Matters

The health of your implants relies on your overall health, so don’t take it for granted. Keep yourself healthy with the right lifestyle to support your body’s overall well-being. Take your surgical after-care to the next level by continuing to eat healthfully and get moderate exercise regularly for years after your breast augmentation. Choose foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients, avoiding harmful pesticides and additives when you can. Don’t forget to exercise routinely, wearing your new sports bra of course! Finally, make sure you stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, no matter what activities are on your busy schedule for the day.

Plan a Breast Augmentation Consultation

For more information about breast augmentation, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to get the information you need. Contact the office of Dr. Douglas S. Steinbrech, a fully trained plastic surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, to book your consultation today. He will be happy to walk you through what you should expect from a body lift procedure or any other surgery that might address your areas of concern. A specialist in Minimally Invasive Aesthetics, he incorporates this philosophy into all of his surgical and nonsurgical procedures, while aiming to get you the best results possible. Dr. Steinbrech has been selected by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. Contact his office, located at 60 East 56th Street, Suite 3A, in New York City, by calling (212) 750-0070.

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If there were more stars, I would click on many more! Dr. Steinbrech and his staff are amazing, and most importantly, highly professional. I had a previous breast augmentation 2 years ago that went horribly wrong and as a result the implants had to be removed after a week of surgery due to complications. I was extremely distraught by my entire previous experience, lack of professionalism, and trauma the surgeries caused my body. I had post-surgery and self-image depression, which lasted two full years- yes, two full years!!! Let's face it, as women we are highly judgmental and insecure with ourselves, and my small breasts were my number one insecurity, which worsened after the first unsuccessful surgery. After professional therapy and many crying sessions, I finally had the courage to give myself and my breasts a new chance. I did a lot of research about breast augmentation as I needed a reconstructive breast surgeon that understood the trauma I went through previously and that could provide me with the mental/emotional support that I needed in order to attempt breast surgery once more. I found Dr. Steinbrech's office through referrals. His vast experience is also in reconstructive plastic surgery, which made me feel much more at ease. The staff and everyone involved understood my trauma and helped me feel comfortable with my decision of getting the procedure done. They went far and beyond my expectations with the care and assistance I received pre-and-post operation. The staff worked with me through every single decision and doubts I had, and were very prompt in answering ALL my questions- and trust me, this time around I had PLENTY! I had my breast reconstruction/augmentation surgery on February 2017 and I have healed better than I could have wished for. There were hardly any signs of bruising and my breasts currently look/feel very natural, and it has only been four months since my surgery. I truly recommend Dr. Steinbrech. I am not just writing this review just to write it because I never really write online reviews- but I think that by sharing my story it will offer hope to anyone that has gone through something similar and have had traumatic experiences with previous plastic surgeons. Of course, everyone heals differently and one must set realistic expectations based on our own body's anatomies, but personally, not one moment have I regretted my decision and my new breasts look awesome and symmetric!

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Doctor Steinbrech, Kelly and the rest of the staff are amazing! Have the best experience every step of the way... From the consultation to the surgery to the follow up appointments. They spend a lot of time during consultation to ensure they understand what you want, but most importantly what is best for you. I am 43 male, 5'10, 165 work out regularly and have a personal trainer, I just couldn't achieve the "bubble butt" results through exercise as it is heavily depends on genetics. I did my research, read through many reviews and narrowed down to 3 surgeons in NY and finally decide to go to Dr Steinbrech. So glad I chose him. He is an amazing surgeon, knowledgeable, experienced, caring, funny and an artist. He made me very comfortable and confident through out the process. The pain after the surgery from a 1 - 10 scale will be 5. It just feels like a really hard workout and your butt is sore. The most annoying thing is that you can't sit, sleep on your back, bend and the drains. The drains are very uncomfortable as they are stitched onto you so every time you move, you feel the pull. To help picking things up or assist on putting on pants, I recommend using a pair of tongs. After the surgery, one has to take care of the incision and make sure it is clean and dry. After shower, I recommend instead of using towel to dry your butt, use a blow dryer. I highly recommend Dr Steinbrech and his team for any work one might want to get done.

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If you are looking to have plastic surgery done on your body, look no further. Dr. Steinbrech is one of the most professional, caring and skilled surgeons. My body looks better than ever! If you want to look and feel great and have a doctor who cares about his patients and tells you exactly how you are going to look afterward he is your guy!

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