Breast Surgery Recovery

Breast Augmentation  (also known as mammoplasty) may be performed to  add volume and curves, even out asymmetry or restore breasts after pregnancy or aging.  It is accomplished by surgically inserting an implant either beneath the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall  or by injecting your fat into your breasts.  During the surgery, it is common for an incision to be made in the fold under the breast, at the bottom edge of the areola, or in the armpit.  The implant is then inserted behind the natural breast tissue or beneath the muscles of the chest wall.  The incisions are then closed with sutures, skin adhesive or surgical tape with drains that can help the incisions heal.

Post Care:

During recovery, your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra will control swelling and support the breasts.  In addition, small temporary drains may be placed in existing incisions beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid.

We will help you:

• Take measure to reduce swelling and pain

• Manage the surgical site and drainage

• Manage your surgical bra that must be kept on at all times

• Help you sleep in a sitting position. This will reduce swelling

• Get plenty of rest

• Prepare balanced meals

• Take your pain medication as directed by your surgeon.  

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Breast Implant Removal

Breast Implants have been used by women worldwide for many years. It is commonly needed when the outside shell of the implant has broken down causing it to leak and the scar tissue around the implant to harden over time causing pain and discomfort. It is not clear what could be making women sick, but many of them noticed their health improved after the removal of their implants. Breast implant illness has not been diagnosed as an official medical condition and studies are ongoing.

Post Care:

During recovery, your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra will control swelling and support the breasts . In addition, small temporary drains may be placed in existing incisions beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid.  

We will help you:

• Take measure to reduce swelling and pain

• Manage the surgical site and drainage

• Manage your surgical bra that must be kept on at all times

• Help you sleep in a sitting position. This will reduce swelling.

• Get plenty of rest

• Prepare balanced meals

• Take your pain medication as directed by your surgeon  

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Breast Reduction/Breast Lift

When the breasts change shape, their structures (skin and tissue) become lax. The effects of gravity also have an impact, causing the breasts to drop over time. The amount of sagging of a woman’s breasts can vary depending on genetics, exercise activity, and skin elasticity. Breast reduction/lift surgery can counteract these issues by repositioning the breasts to a higher, more youthful position.    

Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty), is performed to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and/or skin to balance breast size with your body. It can also be done to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessively large breasts (macromastia). Typically, women who are candidates for this procedure have physical symptoms related to the weight or shape of their breasts. These symptoms include back pain, neck pain, and bra strap grooves in the shoulders. An incision is made around the nipple and areola accompanied by a vertical incision below the areola with or without a horizontal incision made in the crease below the breast. For reduction of very large breasts, in some cases the nipple and areola may need to be surgically removed and reapplied as a graft. If breast size is largely due to fatty tissue and excess skin is not a factor, liposuction alone may be used in the procedure for breast reduction

Post Care:

When your breast reduction procedure is complete, dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions. An elastic bandage or support bra may be worn to control swelling and support the breasts. In addition a small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.  

We will help you:

• Take measures  to reduce swelling and pain

• Manage the surgical site and drainage

• Manage your surgical bra that must be kept on at all times

• Help you sleep in a sitting position. This will reduce swelling

• Get plenty of rest.

• Prepare balanced meals

• Take your pain medication as directed by your surgeon

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Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstructive surgery can help repair and reform areas of the body affected by disease, injury, congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors, etc.  Breast reconstruction surgery also involves recreating the breast form following its removal due to cancer. The creation of a long-lasting, symmetrical, and beautiful breast helps restore confidence, femininity, and self-esteem in women following breast cancer treatment. The main goal of breast reconstruction is to restore one or both breasts to near normal shape, appearance, symmetry, and size following mastectomy, lumpectomy or other trauma.

Breast reconstruction generally falls into two categories: implant based reconstruction or flap reconstruction. Implant reconstruction relies on breast implants to help form a new breast mound, while flap reconstruction uses the patient’s own tissue from another part of the body to form a new breast. These procedures involve the use of breast implants, your own tissue, or a combination of both.

Post Care:

During recovery, your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra will control swelling and support the breasts. In addition, small temporary drains may be placed in existing incisions beneath the skin to remove any excess blood or fluid.  

We will help you:

• Take measure to reduce swelling and pain

• Manage the surgical site and drainage

• Manage your surgical bra that must be kept on at all times

• Help you sleep in a sitting position. This will reduce swelling

• Get plenty of rest

• Prepare balanced meals

• Take your pain medication as directed by your surgeon  

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In addition to managing your recovery care, we can provide the following:

• 24 hour dedicated, one-on-one concierge services assist you with your post-op recovery
• Transportation from the surgery center to your recovery location
• Transportation for your post-operation appointments and follow-up visits
• Continuation of discharge orders
• Transportation to your home and your appointments
• Prescription drop off and pickup
• Medication assistance
• Monitoring and assistance with activity, sleep, and personal hygiene
• Physical and emotional support
• Direct communication with your surgeon with updates on your recovery as needed
• Personal care assistance
• Bathing assistance
• Transferring assistance
• Drainage tube assistance
• Light housekeeping
• Grocery shopping, and other errands
• Meal preparation
• Discreet service
• Genuine compassion