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Breast augmentation, also known as a breast enlargement or breast implant surgery, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations worldwide and we offer practical breast augmentation advice for after your procedure.

Avoid any activity that puts stress on the wounds, including raising your arms above the head and lifting heavy items (i.e. shopping, children) for 6 weeks.
Depending on your job, you should be able to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. For me I advise 2 to 3 weeks after surgery.
You will need to sleep on your back for the first 2 weeks following surgery.
You should sleep propped up with pillows to reduce swelling of the breasts.
Should you require pain relief, Paracetamol is recommended. Please avoid taking Aspirin based medications as they may cause bleeding.
It is important that you complete the course of antibiotics if you have been prescribed them.
Avoid any activity that puts stress on the wounds, including raising your arms above the head and lifting heavy items (i.e. shopping, children) for 6 weeks.
All dressings should be kept intact and dry until your first follow-up review appointment. Advice will be given at this appointment regarding dressings and care of the scars.
You will be fitted with a sports bra, which should be worn day and night for 4 — 6 weeks. Take if off for washing only. This will be provided by the hospital.
It is important that a supportive bra is worn and not a bra with underwires. Your surgeon will advise you as to when you can change to a different style of bra.
Avoid hot baths and showers for 2 weeks following surgery. A shallow, tepid bath is an alternative.
Driving is not advised for 2 weeks following surgery.
Avoid strenuous exercise, lifting or swimming for 6 weeks after surgery.
Please refrain from smoking as this prevents good wound healing.
Depending on your job, you should be able to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery.
Swelling in the breasts is expected and normal. This may take up to 6 weeks to settle.
Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct stimulation for up to 3 weeks. Breast contact is fine once they are no longer sore, usually 3 — 4 weeks after the surgery.
Should you experience undue pain, redness, hardening, a raised temperature or feel unwell, please contact the hospital where you had your procedure, or your surgeon directly if requested to do so by your Consultant.

If you would like more information about aftercare following Breast Augmentation, please contact our team for advice.

Here at Cambridge Clear Beauty, our leading surgeon, Dr Tariq Ahmad is always seeking the best possible solutions out there to not only enhance his skill set but also stay up to date with current market trends and that includes Motiva Implants The goal for both the above is almost always the same: To better serve his patients and offer the ideal treatments and better results every time.

With this in mind, our clinic and specifically Dr Ahmad, often attend a number of events nationwide to evaluate certain treatments first-hand and also speak to patients who have tried them as well as their creators.

This week, Dr Ahmad attended the London Business Summit and had the opportunity to speak directly to the CEO of Establishment Lbs (The parent company of Motiva Implants) about the efficacy and benefits of their implants.

Choosing to have breast surgery, whether that be an augmentation or enlargement with implants, is always a difficult and well thought of decision. It is hence key that you feel safe in putting your faith in both the expert team that will look after you throughout your experience but also the actual implants you have fitted which is why our leading surgeons work with Motiva breast implants.

Developed by Establishment Labs, Motiva breast implants help women around the world to achieve the look they want, whilst always placing utmost importance on both safety and customer care. In fact, after a six-year study, Motiva implant patients had zero double capsules, zero late seromas, a less than 1% capsular contracture rate, and high patient satisfaction.

Whatever look you hope to achieve from breast surgery, using Motiva breast implants means you are likely to find the perfect shape to suit your needs. The Motiva Implant Matrix contains more than 500 different implant shapes, so you can be confident of finding your perfect match.

Made from world-class silicone gel, Motiva’s ProgressiveGel PLUS implants are 100% filled, 100% ultra-soft and 100% form-stable. The provide a youthful aesthetic with a medium profile, combining elasticity and firmness for a natural look and feel.

“They could be one of the safest breast implants available for women with a number of advantages including very natural feel and soft breasts. They also allow me to insert them with a much shorter length scar.”

If you’re looking into what we consider to be more serious surgery like a breast augmentation (using a general anaesthetic versus a local) then here are some tips for you when it comes to recovering from the procedure. Every person is different and their body will react in different ways, however there are a number of predictable recovery stages that we can plan for.

These generally last for about three months. Immediately after the procedure, there is likely to be some pain, swelling and bruising. The pain should disappear quickly, but the swelling may take a couple of weeks to fully go down. One week off work would be advisable, as well as six weeks off from sport – especially anything high impact. After about three months 90% of the recovery process should be done.

These would be our top 5 tips for recovery after breast augmentation but please do let us know if there are any alternatives that you have used or work for you.

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