The Body Sculpting Center offers breast augmentation to residents of Scottsdale, Phoenix and the surrounding areas in Arizona.
You can read loads of information on the Internet about Breast Augmentations and reductions and how to make your ultimate decision on whether to have the surgery. What you won’t find a lot of information on, however, is how to prepare once you’ve made the choice to have the surgery. Here is a list of 10 things you should do before your augmentation to speed up your recovery process and make things go smoother for you and your new body.
1. Get your house (or healing area) in order. Don’t have things lying around that you’ll feel tempted to clean or pick up while you’re healing. Pull down things in high cabinets before your surgery, as your arm mobility will be limited. You will rest easier knowing the laundry is done, and the carpet is vacuumed.
2. Have everything you might need close to your bed. This includes water, ChapStick®, tissues, TV remotes, cell phone, etc. You shouldn’t be getting up searching for the things that make you more comfortable.
3. Set up your bed or couch to allow you to rest at a 45-degree angle. This will help reduce swelling and bruising.
4. Fill your prescriptions before your surgery, or have someone fill them immediately following the surgery. You may need pain medication right away, and you don’t want to have to wait on the pharmacy.
5. Have gentle washes and lotions handy for showering. You usually won’t be able to shower for 1-2 days after surgery, but when you get the green light you will want to have soft and non-abrasive soaps and lotions that won’t irritate the skin.
6. Have child (and pet) care arranged. You cannot walk the dog or drive the kids to school following surgery. Make sure someone is able to do this for you.
7. Have meals prepared or someone at home to help cook!
8. Stock up on water, white grape juice, prune juice or canned peaches and avoid rice and bananas for easy bowel movement after pain meds.
9. Have ice packs ready! These decrease swelling and pain and your doctor will likely recommend 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, for a few days after surgery.
10. Lay out clothes that are easy to get on and off. These include button or zip ups, not something you’ll have to pull over your head.
If you are a resident of Scottsdale, Phoenix or one of the surrounding areas in Arizona, contact The Body Sculpting Center and the expert physicians for more information about breast augmentation. Schedule a consultation either online or by calling 602-639-4338.
