How to recover faster from breast implant surgery

It’s been a heck of a ride and I’ve learned so much along the way as I navigated the waters of my new breast implants. I feel like I learned so much that I just HAVE to share all my tips for faster recovery from breast implants with you! So that if you too decide to get it done, you’ll have a few tricks under your sleeve to make your recovery even faster.

Tips for faster recovery from breast implants

Before your breast augmentation surgery

• Lose about five pounds before your surgery because you won’t be able to do much after the surgery.
• Set money aside for scar removal products. I used Scar Recovery Gel by Skin Medica and silicon gel sheets.
• I recommend getting the Posture Corrector Wireless Back Support Bra by Leonisa before your surgery. Go up a size because they run small. This will be the bra you’ll use before you can start using underwire bras again.

Before you get home

• Make sure to have water and bendy straws. It’s frustrating to go for a drink of water and see that the cup is just an inch too far from you. Also – it’ll hurt to reach for it and tip the glass. 
• Create a nest of pillows for comfort and support. I recommend a bed rest pillow because it holds you in one place like a cocoon.
• Set up an appointment at a hair salon so you can get your hair washed the week after your surgery.
• Have button shirts available, or if you’re running low, then grab men’s shirts.
• Buy a puzzle or create a list of ways to keep busy
• Switch to Dove Dry Spray in place of your regular deodorant because this aerosol deodorant will help you apply deodorant quickly and painlessly.
• Get your underarms waxed because you won’t really be able to do that the weeks following the surgery, and even shaving will hurt.

At home breast implant recovery

• Sleep well elevated to avoid swelling.
• Place your pills in pill planner box because opening the pill containers will make your chest hurt.
• Use a safety pin to keep the breast wrap in place (if you’re asked to use one).
• Your breast will hurt when you get too cold. Keep them warm by crossing your arms as you go through the grocery store or wear breast pads in your bra.
• Keep your breasts clean with Garnier Skinactive Micellar Cleansing Water, especially because you cannot use the shower head to do so. Wipe off with a cotton ball.
• Use bar soap to wash your hands and body because the soap pump will strain your chest muscles.
• Use the cool setting on your blow dryer to dry off the bandages. this way they won’t fall off before they’re supposed to.

Get a visual on some of the tips mentioned above in my week 4 video update below!

Watch: Breast augmentation Week 4 update

Read the series

• My small breasts are getting an upgrade
• Trying on my new breasts with New Look Now
• What happens in a breast augmentation pre-op appointment
• What happened on the day of my breast augmentation surgery
• What I asked at my breast augmentation post op
• Tips for faster breast augmentation recovery
• Breast surgery before and after pictures
• My breast augmentation experience at CosmetiCare

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This is a sponsored post in partnership with CosmetiCare. All thoughts and ideas remain my own.

Originally published on December 29, 2016. Last Updated on April 2, 2019 by Pattie Cordova