How to Prepare for Breast Augmentation

If you are planning to have breast augmentation, but are lost on where to start in preparation for that surgery, there are a few crucial things that must be done. All patients need to schedule to take time off for recovery, fill any prescriptions ahead of time, find a nice supportive bra and stop smoking if they are a smoker. This, along with other instructions given by your breast augmentation Los Angeles doctor will set you up for a stress free path to surgery.

Mainly, it is crucial that patients arrange to take time off of work and other duties after breast augmentation. You will be sore and need to plan to have time to relax. Some patients find that they have such a busy lifestyle that it is hard to find time off. Getting the proper rest that you need after surgery is important in the recovery process. Too much stress and not enough rest can have adverse affects during recovery. Most breast augmentation Beverly Hills patients find that taking a week off is adequate.

After having breast augmentation you will be sore and required to take pain medications to ease the discomfort. While you are taking these pain pills you will not be able to drive and should not be making important decisions. Having all of your medications already on hand will make your recovery more comfortable. Also, having someone to drop you off and pick you up after surgery is necessary. See if they can stay and care for you for at least 24 hours after surgery to ensure that you are getting the proper hydration and medications. While you are getting your preordered prescriptions, picking up a few blue ice packs is a great idea.

Finding the perfect bra for after surgery is crucial for your comfort. Picking a bra that is firm, but not too tight around the rib cage is best. In some cases custom ordering a bra is the best bet, but trying out a comfortable sports bra will also do. Some patients have even found comfort initially in soft under-wire bras. These bras are also good for patients that may be at an increased risk for lateral migration of their breast implants.

For any perspective breast augmentation patient, it is important that you stop smoking. Smoking increases risks in surgery from several different aspects and even into the recovery process. Smokers have a higher risk of getting an infection, deforming scar tissue and blood clots. If you have already made the decision to get breast plants for a happier life, just consider stopping smoking as an addition to your path to a healthy happy life.