Surgery to enhance feminine contours with the use of breast implants. This can
be done for women who, for personal reasons, feel their breast size is
too small. It can restore volume lost due to weight loss or following
pregnancy and may achieve better symmetry when breasts are moderately
disproportionate in size and shape
Pre-Op Instruction:
• Consultation with surgeon
• Evaluation for other medical conditions
• ECG and Blood test will be taken
• No intake of food or water 6 hrs prior to surgery
• Stop smoking and alcohol intake at least 2 weeks before surgery
• Anticoagulants, vitamins, hormones (including birth control pills), anti-depressants and some other medications also to be stopped at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Post-Op Instruction:
• Start ambulating as soon as possible
• May shower 48 hrs after surgery
• Avoid strenuous activities for 4 weeks
• Refrain from physical contact with breasts for 3-4 weeks
• Follow-up check with the surgeons will be 7 days after for suture removal and instructions on how to properly massage breasts to avoid capsular contraction.
• Massage breasts at 3 weeks post-op to prevent contracture
• Only support bras without wire should be used after sutures are removed.
• According to doctor's instructions, bras may be worn about 1-2 weeks after surgery when most of the swelling has gone down. Support bras are recommended to maintain breast shape.
• May wear bra with wire 4-6 months after surgery.
Breast Massage Procedure:
• Position 1: Use both hands to gently push both breasts to bring them close together
• Position 2: Same as position 1 but breast are pushed away from each other.
• Position 3: Push both breasts downwards.
• Position 4: Push both breasts upwards.
Remarks:
Massage gently to all 4 positions and repeat many times as directed.