


Avoid sweating and excessive shoulder movement (especially overhead and sideways movements) as you resume light activities.Start to introduce gentle movement, such as walking at a leisurely pace, to encourage blood flow.Avoid all exercise for 2 days post-surgery.Pain medication can help you manage discomfort. Expect to feel swollen, sore and fatigued at first.
#Breast implant revision skin
A surgical drain may be placed under the skin temporarily to drain excess fluid.Immediately after surgery, your incisions will be dressed and you may be placed in a special surgical support garment.The approximate recovery timeline below will be fully discussed prior to your surgery. It is critical to follow the post-operative instructions to minimise the risks. Asymmetry regarding shape, size or position of the breastsĪctivity Guidelines After Breast Revision Surgeryīreast revision is often a more intricate procedure than the primary breast implant surgery.Implant-related complications (such as capsular contracture or rupture).

Some of the risks and adverse outcomes of secondary breast surgery include: Risks and Complications of Breast RevisionĬomplications can arise after breast revision. At six weeks post-surgery, you should be able to return to normal activity. Exercise and lifting should be avoided for four weeks. A quality support bra is recommended even after recovery to reduce sagging. Surgical tape will provide compression to the area after the surgery.ĭuring your second week of recovery, Dr Thomas will assess whether you can change to an approved support bra, worn day and night for three to six weeks. You may be required to stay overnight in hospital for monitoring and your total recovery can take several weeks. Swelling, bruising and changes in skin sensitivity are a common side effect following this surgery.
