Post Op Instructions for Breast Augmentation
YOU SHOULD NOT BE ALONE FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS POST OP!
- Medication Should Be Taken As Directed
- Do not take aspirin or anti-coagulants for 2 weeks.
- Prescription pain medication can cause nausea, vomiting & constipation. Take 1/2 a pill with food (NOT on an empty stomach) if needed. You may take another 1/2 pill in 20 minutes and up to 2 every 4 hours as needed for pain.
- Activity
- Should be minimal for the next 24 hours to avoid excessive bleeding.
- Resume activity & return to work as tolerated.
- Do not drive while under influence of pain medication and/or anesthetic agents.
- Personal Care
- Bra can be removed the next day. Shower or bathe with antibacterial soap and water. If you had TUBA expect drainage from umbilical area & change dressing as needed. If you have steri-tapes, pat or air dry.
- If blue ink markings are evident,remove them with a brush or loofah.
- Sleep any way that is comfortable for you.
- Avoid alcohol for 48 hours.
- Bra is optional. If you have a binder or strap use it as often as you can comfortably wear it until your first appointment.
- If you had TUBA lumpy areas across the tunnels may be felt, this is normal & generally disappears in time. Heat & massage to the area may help.
- Call (262) 245-0535, Ext. 2211 if you experience:
- Temperature greater than 100 degrees
- Unequal pain, excessive swelling, redness or pus-like drainage from the breast or navel
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