Scarring is a common concern for many patients after their breast augmentation surgery. Not to worry! With an experienced surgeon and knowing how to care for your breast augmentation incisions correctly, scarring will be minimal and you will heal in no time. Here is your complete guide to caring for your breast implant incisions.
Keep Incisions Clean and Dry
Keeping your incision sites clean will reduce the risk of infection. Gently clean the area with mild soap and water or a cleanser recommended by your surgeon. Pat the incisions dry with a clean towel or let them air dry. After surgery, typically for a few weeks, avoid submerging your incisions in baths, hot tubs, pools, or the ocean. Showers are permitted, but it’s important to follow your specific post-op instructions.
Apply Steri-Strips to your Breast Augmentation Incisions
Steri-Strips are thin adhesive strips that will not only keep you incisions clean, but will protect your scars from rising and reduce sun-exposure. For the first four weeks after you surgery, steri-strips should be the only treatment applied to help minimize scarring.
How to Apply Steri-Strips Video
Protect your Incisions from Sun-Exposure
Prepare your precautions for bikini season! Exposure to direct sunlight can darken and worsen the appearance of scars. Protect your incisions from sun exposure by covering them with steri-strips, clothing, and one of our broad-spectrum sunscreens (SPF 30 or higher) once they have healed and your surgeon approves.
Avoid Strenuous Activity
Be mindful of physical activities! Avoid activities that can strain or put pressure on your incisions, especially in the early stages of recovery. Follow your post-op guidelines regarding limitations on lifting, exercise, and strenuous activities.
Try Scar Healing Creams
For your beginning healing stages, steri-strips will be your best friend! Steri-strips protect you from dirt, infection, sun damage, and scar rising. After your initial healing stages, you can talk to your Chicago Breast and Body Aesthetics surgeon about certain products that promote healing and minimize scarring. These may include antibiotic ointments, silicone gels or sheets, or our specialized creams. To learn more about the breast augmentation recovery process, read more on our blog!
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