If my breast is bruised, do I put an ice pack on it?

I generally don't recommend ice for breast patients as the implant is so far from the skin surface it does little good nor is it helpful after the point of maximum swelling, after the first 3 days.Discuss this with your surgeon and follow his directions!#iceaftersurgery#breastaugmentation#BA

Thank you very much for your question.Ice may help with some of the swelling that accompanies bruising in the first couple of days following surgery, but it won't help the bruising per se.  Some patients (and doctors) swear by arnica and bromelain to help with perioperative bruising and swelling.  I would check with your doctor on their particular recommendations, as many plastic surgeons have opinions on what works best in which situations.  Best of luck!

Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to postoperative care questions. Some plastic surgeons have very strong opinions... If you do decide to use either modality of ice or heat, please be sure that you do not place them directly on the skin and potentially “burn” the skin, which may be numb.Best wishes.