No. Although you will have some minor swelling, it is not visible to the eye, and it does not cause your breasts to decrease in size when the swelling goes down.
No. While the breasts do not change in size, they do change in shape. The fullness at the top will settle down at the bottom forming a natural tear drop shape. Your breasts will be high and firm immediately following surgery, but will settle and soften within the first month after your surgery. Some patients find it may take longer.
No. Breasts always feel a little firm following surgery. Your breasts will soften and feel more natural. This usually happens within the first month after surgery, but may take a little longer.
Yes. You may even notice a pulling appearance under the incision. This is completely normal immediately following surgery. It’s caused by deep or under the skin sutures. As they dissolve, you’ll notice the bumpiness will fade away and your incision will be smooth and flat. This can take 3 - 4 months to fully disappear.
Yes. As your breasts begin to heal, you may experience a burning or stinging sensation or shooting pains, especially near the sides of your breasts. This is completely normal. With most breast augmentation surgeries, the skin and nerves in the breasts are stretched by the implants.
When you start feeling these sensations or pains, the nerves in your breasts are returning to normal. For most women, the pain is minimal and can be relieved by over-the-counter pain relief products.
Yes. We recommend that you use BIO•SERUM on your scars, starting about one month after surgery.
Yes. One of our nurses will show you exercises to do after your surgery that will keep your breasts soft and natural. Following these exercises helps prevent capsular contracture.
Capsular contracture happens when scar tissue builds up around the implant causing your breast to become hard and possibly distort the natural shape of your breast. Following the recommended exercises helps to prevent this.
It is imperative that you stop smoking two full months prior to having a face-lift. Smoking restricts blood flow, prohibiting proper circulation. It will delay healing and can cause tissue necrosis, causing tissue to die due to poor circulation.
While everyone is different, most patients can expect to have some bruising for the first two weeks. During the first week, you will see the worst of any bruising you may have. Afterward, the bruising starts to subside and gets lighter each day.
Avoiding medications and foods that increase bleeding greatly reduces the amount and duration of any bruising you may experience. With any procedure, we recommend using the ice packs you are given to help with pain, reduce swelling, and limit bruising.