Breast Reduction (reduction mammoplasty) Surgery - What to Expect Post-Operatively скачать в хорошем качестве

Breast Reduction (reduction mammoplasty) Surgery - What to Expect Post-Operatively

Breast Reduction Recovery: Post-Operative Care and What to Expect Dr Raymond Goh, Specialist Plastic Surgeon and director at Valley Plastic Surgery, explains post-operative care with body contouring procedures. Planning breast reduction surgery? This essential recovery guide provides comprehensive information about post-operative care following reduction mammoplasty, helping you understand normal healing processes and important warning signs. Post-Operative Care Essentials Following breast reduction surgery, you'll wear a specialised compression garment to provide essential breast support during healing. Surgical dressings protect incision sites around the areola, down the breast, and along the breast crease. Dissolvable sutures eliminate the need for external stitch removal, whilst dressings remain intact for approximately two weeks to maintain wound cleanliness and optimal healing conditions. Managing Recovery and Daily Activities Showering with dressings is typically permitted - simply allow them to air dry and pat gently before replacing your compression garment. Post-anaesthetic lethargy is normal and expected during initial recovery. Adequate pain medication ensures comfort throughout the healing process, though excessive discomfort should be reported immediately. Recognising Normal vs Concerning Symptoms Some swelling and discomfort represent normal healing responses following breast reduction. However, distinguishing between normal and abnormal symptoms remains crucial. Concerning signs include significantly asymmetric swelling, disproportionate pain on one side, or increasing discomfort and swelling - these may indicate haematoma or bleeding requiring immediate medical evaluation. Comprehensive Follow-Up Care Valley Plastic Surgery provides structured post-operative monitoring with one-week follow-up appointments and dressing removal between two to three weeks post-surgery. However, concerning symptoms such as increased pain or swelling prompt earlier evaluation to ensure optimal healing and address any complications promptly. Your Personal Journey: Located in the heart of Brisbane and serving patients throughout Queensland and Northern NSW, Valley Plastic Surgery are one of Queensland's longest-running plastic surgery practices, bringing together 7 specialist plastic surgeons, 2 skin specialists and a team of dedicated nurses with over 200 years of collective experience in life-stage body contouring procedures - where patient care, education, and hospital-grade safety converge. We believe in taking an educational partnership approach, beginning with the pre-consultation preparation, right through to the post-consultation review. Every step of the way our team provides comprehensive care extending beyond surgery to lifestyle integration. Note: Individual results will vary according to several factors, including genetics, age, diet & exercise. All surgeries carry risk & require an appropriate recovery period & aftercare regime which may include wearing compression garments or modifying your lifestyle post-operatively. You should seek a second opinion from a Specialist Surgeon before proceeding. More information about these risks and aftercare can be easily found on our website here: