What are the recommended post-operative care?
Take a rest for strenuous activities 4 days after surgery.
Sleep on your back for two weeks.
In the first week, use ice packs on your chest to alleviate swelling and pain.
Change gauze dressings as necessary.
Don’t let your breasts get wet.
Only shower while using a sponge bath whenever drains are present.
You can shower once the drains are removed. Just let the water flow through your chest, but do not be rough while scrubbing.
Refrain from using soap on breasts for the first week.
Sleep without a bra, but you have to wear the binder or sports bra all day for 1 month.
At least 8 weeks post-surgery, refrain from using underwire bras.
No heavy lifting for 4 weeks following your surgery.
If necessary, you can take Tylenol for pain or Benadryl for itching.
Blood thinners must be avoided for at least a week after surgery.