Breast aug 390cc saline under muscle. My doctor says I need to wear a breast band for 4-6 weeks and wear No bra. This seems unrealistic to me because I want to wear somewhat normal clothing without my nipples showing after. Can I wear a bra with it? And do I need to wear then band that long??
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Every surgeon has their own recipe for recovery, so it is best to follow their recommendation.I generally allow my patients to sleep flat when they are comfortable to do so, which is usually after 2 days. I do not allow them to lay on their side or stomach for 4 weeks.Hope that helps.
I can't speak for what constitutes common practice in other offices but I can tell you that in my practice, patients typically have a pre-operative appointment several days prior to their surgery. Sometimes a patient undergoing breast augmentation will see me the day prior to their...
Every patient heals and scars differently, but I personally recommend Novo Scar Cream to all my patients to use after surgery. It is effective on new and old scars and reduces redness and the discoloration of scars. I even used it on my son when he needed stitches on his forehead and I have had...