Can I use ice packs an the sides and tops of my swollen breasts after a BA?

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

Ice packs wrapped in a towel or cold compresses can be quite helpful for the first few days.  I suggest using them for my patients.  Be sure not to freeze your tissue. I would suggest asking your surgeon what he/she recommends.

Hi.  Ice is helpful during the first 48 hours after surgery.  Use the 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off rule.  Don't apply the ice directly to the skin - use a clean facecloth between the ice and your skin.