After leaving the clinic, if you experience anything that seems unusual in your healing process, please contact your surgeon immediately. If you are even considering whether to call, that means you should call. It is better to call unnecessarily multiple times than to overlook an issue that could be easily resolved in time.
For breast surgeries, one side often hurts more than the other, which is normal. Pain is typically more intense with submuscular implants. Sometimes, after the initial pain subsides, increased activity can cause a flare-up of pain the following morning. After breast augmentation, the skin under the breasts may feel slightly sore due to a small amount of air trapped during surgery.
The operated area must not come into contact with water until your doctor gives permission, usually after suture removal. In some cases, a quick shower may be allowed before stitches are removed, but soaking the wound is never permitted.
Swimming and baths are generally allowed one week after suture removal, provided there are no complications. Once the stitches are removed, the scar can be treated with calendula ointment or Contractubex, and later with Dermatix or Zeraderm cream, which can promote healing.
Opinions on massaging the breasts vary—some believe it helps reduce the risk of capsular contracture, while others see no effect. If you choose to massage, start gradually from days 3-4, as pain allows. The goal is not to massage the breasts themselves, but rather to gently move the implants directly above the ribs for 2-3 minutes in the morning and evening.
Complete bed rest is neither necessary nor recommended in the days following surgery. Gentle side-sleeping is allowed after 2-3 days, as long as it is not too painful.
For nose surgery, do not bend over or blow your nose. Light activity, such as frequent walks, is encouraged, but strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for 4-5 weeks. From week 5, light warm-up exercises are allowed, and by week 6, you may resume your normal lifestyle, including sports. Driving is not recommended for two weeks due to the risk of sudden pain that could lead to accidents.
