How to reduce swelling quickly after silicone implant breast augmentation surgery?
Disease description:
Recently underwent breast augmentation surgery with silicone implants and experienced normal postoperative swelling. Would like to know how to accelerate the recovery process and reduce swelling.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
Swelling after silicone breast implant surgery is a normal phenomenon and usually gradually subsides within a few weeks.
To accelerate the reduction of swelling after silicone breast implant surgery, patients can take the following measures:
1. Cold and warm compresses: In the early postoperative period, cold compresses can be applied using ice packs or cold towels at a suitable temperature on the surgical area, which helps reduce bleeding and exudation, thereby alleviating swelling. When the swelling begins to subside, warm compresses with warm towels may be used on the surgical site to promote blood circulation and speed up the resolution of swelling. However, whether applying cold or warm compresses, appropriate temperature control is essential to avoid skin burns or frostbite.
2. Dietary adjustments: Patients should quit smoking and drinking alcohol after surgery and avoid consuming raw, cold, or irritating foods, as these may worsen swelling. Instead, it is advisable to eat more protein- and vitamin-rich foods such as lean meat, eggs, milk, fresh vegetables, and fruits, which aid wound healing and expedite the recovery process.
Reducing swelling after silicone breast implant surgery requires time and patience.
