One of the benefits of breast augmentation is feeling better about the way your clothes look on you. And while you may feel good about the way you look in your T-shirts and sweaters post surgery, the ultimate happiness is the way you will look in your swimsuit. You may feel ready to put on the bikini and head to the water just a couple of weeks after surgery, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you should. So when do you get to hit the beach and what precautions should you take when you get there?
Ask your doctor
As with any other medical procedure, the best answer will come directly from your doctor, but you can expect to wait at least three weeks before you go swimming. Why? Because your tissue is still healing, as are your incisions. Additionally, waves, either from the ocean or wave pools, can put pressure on the tissue while it heals, causing unnecessary strain. Each breast augmentation patient should be considered on a case by case basis.
Stay poolside
If you're ready to show off your cute new swimsuit, but can't get in the water yet, you're not out of luck. You can be poolside! Put on that suit, and dangle your legs in the pool or wade in a little bit. Just be sure to wear lots of good sunblock and stay in the shade as much as possible. Your incision area is a lot like newborn skin; it cannot handle the harsh rays of the sun. So even though your suit may cover your incisions, apply sunblock directly to the scars, and then put on your suit. You want the scarring to be minimal and exposing that delicate area to the sun can mar the healing process, even through swimsuit fabric.
If you do go to the beach, what may not be wise is to wade hip-deep into the water. One good wave, and you're neck deep in ocean water or knocked off your feet completely. It would be best to stay out of the water and in the shade, slathered completely in sunblock.
Dry off
Even once you are cleared by your doctor for swimming, it's probably best not to sit around in a wet suit top. The soggy fabric can soak your incisions, which can delay the healing process. Dry off as best you can, or better still, change tops completely to keep the scar tissue dry and healthy as you continue to recover.
Your new figure is something you're probably ready to show off to the world. Just be sure to seek your doctor's advice, exercise caution and use quality sunblock so that your healing can continue, even during swimsuit season.
If you have questions regarding breast augmentation, talk with a medical professional from a place like Merrick Plastic Surgery SC.
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