The reality of any surgery is that you will experience some discomfort. Your surgeon should be candid with you about the pain that you are likely to experience and discuss the various means to control that pain. You need to directly share your ability to cope with pain and your pain thresholds with your surgeon. Pain management is an important part of breast surgery, and your surgeon will provide you a means to cope. However, it is equally important during the recovery process to surround yourself with people and things that comfort you. Place yourself in an environment of serenity and put aside anything (or anyone) that causes you stress.
There are many means of controlling pain. Today, prescription or over-the-counter oral pain medications work safely and well to lessen moderate pain. For individuals who cannot tolerate these medications and who don’t like some of the associated side effects such as nausea or drowsiness, there is an alternative that is now commonly used following surgery: a pain pump. A pain pump is small handheld device attached to thin tubing that leads to your incision or surgical site. The pain pump delivers local anesthetic to the surgical site only, thereby lessening your discomfort and the side effects of pain medications. The advantages are that only the surgical site is treated, and that you have control of your pain. However, pain pumps are only temporary. You must accept a little discomfort during the recovery process. Acute pain, or a sudden onset of new pain is not something you must accept, however. If this is something you experience, contact your surgeon right away.
When clothed, no one will likely notice you have had breast surgery, even in the first few days following surgery. During that time, if you are swollen and sore, loose, comfortable clothing that buttons or zips in front is your best bet. You won’t want to be pulling anything over your head in those first few days after any kind of breast surgery. Once you are out and about, a shirt or sweater that fits you properly, even one that is more fitted, will easily conceal a support bra or any swelling. Set aside or purchase a few support bras and tops in varying styles prior to your surgery. Cotton bras are generally more comfortable during healing, as is a front closure. Make certain you don’t wear bras or support garments with underwires until you are advised that you may wear them. During the first few weeks after breast surgery, before your breast position and shape fully settle, don’t wear anything too revealing. When you follow these measures, it is likely your breast surgery won’t be revealed.
When you are ready to wear a swimsuit, one that is more athletic in design or that is designed with a builtin shelf bra will likely be more comfortable, more flattering, and provide more coverage. But once you have healed completely and breast position has settled, any swimsuit or clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident is your limit.
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