How long after breast augmentation will the breasts soften?

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The most expected thing after breast augmentation surgery is to admire your new breast contour. However, many women are concerned that after surgery, breast implants often do not look "natural", they tend to protrude above the chest and become tight. So how long does breast augmentation take to become as soft as real breasts?

1. What is breast augmentation surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery - also known as a mastectomy. This is surgery to increase breast size by placing an implant under the breast tissue or muscle.
For some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident about having a round and sexy bust. However, to have perfect and natural-looking breasts after surgery, you can go through many stages. In the early stages, the breasts will feel tight at first and this is normal. Over time, hard implants will settle and soften. They will look more like your normal breast tissue, making it harder to tell you've had surgery. However, how long does breast augmentation take to become as soft as real breasts is always a question that many women care about before and after breast augmentation surgery.

2. How long does it take for breast augmentation to be stable and pain free?

Breast augmentation is a major surgery that involves dissection of the chest cavity, so mild pain or tightness is understandable, but the pain is usually mild, requiring only over-the-counter pain relievers such as Ibuprofen (Advil). , paracetamol (Tylenol), .. So, how long does breast augmentation take to stabilize and stop pain? The degree of pain or discomfort in the chest after breast augmentation surgery can be divided into stages:
A few hours after surgery: your breasts will feel a little sore.
From 3 - 5 days after surgery: this is the time when you feel the most discomfort. You will feel pain at the incision site and in the chest area. At this point, the body begins to adjust to gradually adapt to the breast implant, the recovery process officially begins.
In the first weeks: in the weeks following surgery, the pain will gradually disappear. Many women feel that the sensation of the belt decreases or disappears within 2 to 3 weeks.
About 3-4 weeks after breast augmentation: The breasts are in the process of recovery, fatty tissue continues to grow to embrace the implant. At this stage, the breasts need to be gently and properly massaged daily to become softer. Note that massage is only performed with permission and under the guidance of a doctor. Because when the chest has not been restored to a certain extent, the massage can hurt the chest.
After one month of surgery, most of the breast pain disappeared.
After 8 weeks to 2 months onwards: The breasts are no longer tight, soft and have a natural curvature like real breasts.

3. How long does breast augmentation take to be as soft as real breasts?

Any breast augmentation will go through the recovery phases described above. In fact, it is difficult to answer exactly how long breast augmentation will take to become as soft as real breasts. The softening of breast augmentation depends on each person's location, implant location, age,... However, this process will not last more than six months. One of the biggest factors influencing how long it takes for a breast lift to become as soft as a real breast is the extra size. The larger the breast implant, the longer it takes to heal.
The recovery time for most breast augmentation surgeries is 6 to 8 weeks. After 8 weeks to 2 months, the firmness and elevation of the breasts will soften and it will be difficult to tell if you have a breast lift. The vast majority of women are free to return to all normal activities about 2 months after surgery, including normal exercise and intimacy, and can travel by plane.
When the doctor's skill performs the operation correctly, the implant, when inserted into the chest cavity, is placed in the right position, which will help the recovery process faster.
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4. What do you need to do during recovery?

For good recovery results, you should pay attention to the post-surgery care regimen and proper rest. In particular, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Some principles of activity: get plenty of rest, avoid strenuous activity, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least a month. Sleep on your back, avoid extreme heat such as a sauna, etc. You should be able to return to most of your normal activities after 6 weeks, at which point your scars should also begin to fade. Go. Care of the incision: Clean the incision with physiological saline according to the instructions of the doctor to recover quickly and reduce the scar formation process. If you feel swelling, apply ice for the first 2-3 days after breast augmentation. Shaped Bras: You will be given a special bra to shape your breasts. Typically, shaping bras are worn 24 hours a day for 6 to 8 weeks to help the breasts heal faster and soften sooner. Your breasts will start to look more natural after a few months. At that time, you can stop wearing shaping bras. After the breasts have gradually recovered, you can perform massage exercises to help blood vessels better circulate, reduce the feeling of tightness according to the doctor's instructions. Diet: Abstain from foods that are easy to scar and irritate wounds such as seafood, beef, chicken, water spinach, sticky rice, etc. to make the incision heal quickly. Do not use stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee... in the first 7 days after breast augmentation.

5. When should I call my surgeon?

If after 6 months, the breasts are still hard, you need to contact the surgeon immediately. In some cases, women will find that one breast has softened, while the other remains hard. This could be a symptom of a complication called capsular contracture, which is caused by a buildup of scar tissue. Capsular contracture happens slowly over time, so if you've passed the 6 month mark after surgery and your new breasts still feel unusually firm, you need to see a plastic surgeon. .

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