Undergoing breast implant surgery is an important time in any person’s life. It has physical, psychological, and functional after effects that need the support of friends and family. When a person chooses breast implant surgery, they are choosing permanent physical alterations which can have long-lasting effects on their self-esteem and confidence. The journey of getting breast implants can be a long, hard, and unforgettable one. If your loved one is having breast implant surgery you might be wondering what you can do to support them in this transition and how you can help them with the recovery process. We have put together a detailed list of things you can do to support your loved ones following their breast implant surgery.
Helping Them Before Surgery
Your role as a supportive friend or a family member becomes increasingly helpful after the surgery but you can certainly be involved and supportive before the surgery:
You could attend pre-op consultations with your loved one to know more about the procedure and the recovery process. The surgeons’ pre-op consultation will include a list of instructions related to post-op recovery. During the recovery period, they are going to need help with wound care, pain management, identifying and managing complications, and being comfortable.
Plan out the day of the surgery. Your loved one will not only need emotional support but they will also need your help driving them to and from the clinic following their surgery.
Communicate with your loved ones about their reservations, responsibilities, and how you can help them. They are going to do a lot of preparation before surgery. This can include meal preps, making a comfortable place in the house to rest, taking care of children, grocery shopping for snacks and healthy food, and medicine refills for the recovery period. This can become time-consuming and burdensome. You could handle these pre-op preps and try to be there for phase 1 of the recovery, if possible.
Helping Them Following Surgery
Helping them after surgery is the main support you can offer them as they will require all the help they can get. A surgical incision can make it difficult to carry on with daily life functions for at least a few days. Here are some suggestions on how you can make this period easier for them.
Setting Up a Comfortable Area
A comfortable and clean area can accelerate the recovery process and make it easier for the patient. Immediately after pre-op, your loves ones will be exhausted, in pain, and in desperate need of rest. All they will need immediately is a comfortable space where they can rest for some time while their body adjusts. It is always a good idea to add some comfortable pillows, comfortable blankets, and good magazines to help them ease themselves into the process after surgery.
Helping with Pain Management & Medicines
Breast implant recovery is a painful process. During the first 48 hours after the procedure, pain and inflammation are at their peak. Pain medication is an important part of recovery from any type of surgery or procedure, including breast augmentation or reconstruction. In fact, pain medication is often prescribed at least one day before surgery (or even longer before some procedures) to allow the patient time to adjust their dosage before going into the operating room. It is important to have pain medications at hand so you can help them manage their pain with ease.
Providing Emotional Support
Breast implant surgery is a major procedure that can have both physical and emotional effects. This can be stressful for many patients and the process can be even more stressful if your loved one has to go through it alone. After the patient has recovered from the physical effects of breast implant surgery, it’s important to provide emotional support to help them get through this transition. Your loved one may be scared or nervous about having breast implants placed or removed or they may feel self-conscious about their new body shape. If you can help them through these emotions and make them feel supported, they are more likely to heal faster from the procedure.
Conclusion
Breast implant surgery can be an emotional experience for the patient and their loved ones. The postoperative period is a time when they may feel vulnerable and uncertain about what to expect. Providing proper emotional and physical support when they need it most is the perfect way to help them after their breast implant procedure.
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