Breast Augmentation - Recovery
San Diego, Temecula and Inland Empire Plastic Surgeon

As one of the most experience breast augmentation surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Stuart Kincaid understands patient education plays an important role in a successful breast augmentation treatment. This is why he carefully discusses this procedure with all of his breast augmentation La Jolla, San Diego, Temecula and Inland Empire patients, as well as takes the time to answer their questions. To help patients better understand breast augmentation surgery and what to expect immediately after it, Dr. Kincaid provides detailed descriptions and recommendations in the paragraphs below.

Breast Augmentation Surgery: What Happens After It?

After placing the implants and carefully closing the incisions, Dr. Kincaid wraps the patient's breasts in special surgical dressings. Typically, patients are also fitted with a special supportive bra that they need to wear for several weeks following the surgery. After the anesthesia has worn off, Dr. Kincaid encourages his patients to walk around in order to promote proper blood flow, which helps reduce the risk of blood clot formation.

Most of Dr. Kincaid's breast augmentation San Diego / La Jolla patients experience some swelling and sensitivity in the chest area. These are common post-surgical occurrences and can usually be managed with medication. Most of the swelling and bruising resolves quickly; however, complete recovery typically occurs within a month. During this time, patients should not lift, push or pull anything heavy to avoid unnecessary stress to the chest area.

Recovery Options

While most of Dr. Kincaid's patients prefer to recover at the privacy of their home, some individuals choose other options due to health and/or personal considerations. During pre-surgical consultations, Dr. Kincaid thoroughly discusses recovery options with his patients, and his friendly team helps arrange accommodations that are most suitable for each individual.

• Hospital Stay. Some patients undergo breast augmentation at a hospital due to safety or special health concerns. In some cases, Dr. Kincaid recommends that these patients spend the night at the hospital in order to be carefully monitored.
• Post-Surgical Recovery Facility. Some of Dr. Kincaid's San Diego breast augmentation patients prefer to recover at a specialized facility where skilled nurses and medical professionals are at hand to attend to their every need.
• Hotel. Dr. Kincaid's team can help patients arrange accommodations at a hotel where they will be monitored by a health care professional until they are able to return home.

In order to ensure proper healing and the best possible aesthetic results, Dr. Kincaid conducts several post-operative consultations. During these appointments, he assesses how well patients are recovering and answers any questions they might have about their results.

Consulting Your San Diego Breast Augmentation Surgeon

If you have been considering undergoing breast augmentation in San Diego, La Jolla, Temecula or Inland Empire, please use our contact page to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Stuart Kincaid. He will perform a thorough evaluation and explain all of your breast enhancement options.

In addition to breast augmentation with breast implants, Dr. Kincaid offers a range of other body contouring procedures. At his elegantly appointed plastic surgery San Diego offices, patients can also undergo tummy tuck and liposuction. Furthermore, Dr. Kincaid offers the novel form of liposuction, SmartLipo in San Diego. For patients desiring to achieve a more youthful facial appearance, he performs face lift surgery. Other individuals Dr. Kincaid treats more often include San Diego rhinoplasty patients.

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