How To Maintain Breast Implants

Asymmetrical, flat or small breasts are the major concern for many women. Breastfeeding, genetics, aging, and excessive weight loss can cause the breasts to lose volume and shape. Breast augmentation surgery in Manhattan enhances breast size and contour, and helps women achieve a bustline that is proportionate with their overall body.

Plastic surgeons in Manhattan use different techniques such as breast implant surgery and composite breast augmentation, based on the candidate’s goal and anatomy. Breast implant surgery in Manhattan is performed using FDA-approved saline, silicone gel, gummy bear and IDEAL implants.

• Saline Implants: This implant is filled with sterile salt water after it is inserted and requires only a small incision.
• Silicone Implants: A slightly larger incision is necessary for inserting this kind of incision which is pre-filled with silicone gel. When compared to saline implants, silicone implants provide a natural look and feel.
• Gummy bear Implants: This implant is filled with cohesive silicone gel.
• IDEAL Implant: This structured implant combines certain key features and benefits of saline and silicone gel implants.

Though breast implants are safe, they can leak and rupture. Taking proper care of your implants can prolong the results of breast augmentation surgery.

Tips for Maintaining Implant after The Procedure

• Recovery period

Follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions, which will include:

• Avoid sleeping on your side and stomach at least for six months
• Avoid consuming alcohol and blood thinning medicines like aspirin
• Don’t wet the procedure site at least for 3-5 days after the procedure
• Avoid wearing underwire bras for at least 6 weeks after the procedure
• Avoid activities like jumping, running and so on, as they can cause the stitches to tear and displace the implants.
• Wear a proper support bra.

As the size of the breasts change after the procedure, buy bras to accommodate the new size. In addition, to protect your breast implant and prevent the stitches from rupturing, use a sports bras performing physical activities.

• Apply moisturizer

Apply lotion or moisturizer regularly on your breasts to keep them moisturized. This will also help maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

• Maintain your ideal body weight

Changes in body weight can cause sagginess of the breast tissues. After you undergo breast implant surgery, it is important to maintain your ideal body weight to maintain the firmness of your breasts. Pregnant women tend to gain weight. Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet even during pregnancy can help with this.

• Resume exercise slowly

Avoid exercising or engaging in physically demanding activities during the initial recovery phase. However, taking short walks is recommended as it can help increase the blood circulation. Resume your exercise regimen slowly one month post-surgery. Do simple exercises when you resume workouts after the surgery.

With proper care, you can maintain the optimal results of your breast implant surgery for a longer time.

If you are planning to get breast implant surgery, consider approaching AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery center in Manhattan with surgeons who are experts in performing the procedure.