AFTER WORK
Immediately after surgery, you will need to wear a sports bra, which we will provide. The patient will then be hooked up to an infusion, given painkillers if required and allowed to rest. The next day after surgery, we will discharge the patient at 10am, remove the metal tubes, help you get dressed and you will be discharged after receiving your final report. You will be given precise information on the use of medicines and a prescription will be written, which you will be advised to fill. We will give the patient the complete documentation, which will include a final report, post-operative leaflet, prescriptions, business card and control card. Our colleague will contact the patient the following week about the check-up.
If necessary, painkillers can be taken, and antibiotics must be taken for 5 days.
Regular check-ups are required after the operation, at the first check-up you should expect a dressing change, which as mentioned above will be done within 1 week after the operation.
The next check-up is in the second week, when the stitches are loosened, and the third check-up is 3 weeks after the operation when the stitches are removed. After the surgery, a special bra is recommended to be worn for the first three weeks, which is put on the patient at the end of the surgery, and can be replaced by a sports bra for the following three weeks.
Important information for the 3 weeks after surgery:
- do not drive, use of seat belts is prohibited ( in case of official control, present a final report)
- no housework (washing, cooking, cleaning, etc.)
- you may lift 1 kg, then after suture removal you may lift up to 3 kg
- no sports
- no lying on the stomach or on your side
- arms must not be raised above 90 degrees
- water must not be allowed to touch the area, only showers for the first week and soaking after the fourth week. Washing from the waist down is allowed.
- compression bras must not be removed
- body temperature must be taken 3 times a day, 3 times a day must be sent to 06707751451 at 18h00
- antibiotics must be taken 2x1 dose per day for 5 days
What you are allowed to do:
- read
- listen to music
- listening to music
In addition, it is good to know:
Returning to work is always determined by the type of work, which will be discussed during the consultation. A follow-up examination is required at 3. 6. 12. months after the operation. After that, it is recommended to visit the clinic once a year and to have a breast examination every two years, which can be a breast UH or a mammography.
The final shape of the breasts develops in the 3-6 months after the operation, it is a completely natural process that the breasts are firm and swollen after the operation. As time goes by, the swelling goes down and the breasts return to their natural position, resulting in a more natural shaped result.
It is important to keep the scar away from UV light for 1 year, so avoid tanning and sun exposure. If this cannot be avoided, cover the scar for the first six months and then apply a 40-50 factor sunscreen cream.
Do not lift your child for 6 weeks, after 3 weeks you can carefully sit your child on your lap and, with extra care and avoiding sudden movements, your child can snuggle up to you.
After the stitches are removed, the breast should be massaged for 2 x 5 minutes a day for 3 months. We will show you exactly how to massage.
Avoid malls and public transport for 3 weeks.
Flights are allowed, but with the help of an escort to assist with luggage.
In the case of a foreign patient, it is advisable to stay for 3 weeks so that we can be there to help immediately if anything happens.
When should you call us immediately?
- In case of fever (37.7)
- Severe pain after taking painkillers
- Severe asymmetry
- In case of bleeding through a bandage
- After an unexpected event