Read before surgery

1. Stop drinking alcohol one week before operation, and stop using aspirin, vitamin E and other vasodilators;

2. Patients with diseases such as hypertension and diabetes should tell the doctor at the initial diagnosis,so that the doctor can confirm the surgical plan;

3. Preoperative determination of physical health, no infectious diseases or other physical inflammation;

4. Women should avoid menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.

0-3 days of severe swelling

Recovery hints: swelling is severe , observe bleeding and exudation, wound pain.

Nursing methods:

1. Compression dressing with cotton pad after operation, wound drainage, eat analgesics for severe pain, dressing change the next day;

2. After 3 days of antibiotic infusion, the drainage is removed during 48-72 hours according to the drainage volume.

3. Encourage getting out of bed and eating more fresh vegetables and fruits.

4-6 days rapid fading period of swelling

Recovery hints: edema, bruising, congestion and so on , is a normal phenomenon, and generally subsides gradually in 1-2 weeks.
Nursing methods: The wound dressing is changed 6-15 days after operation, and dressing is changed every other day.

 stitches removal on the 7th day

Recovery hints:remove stitches on the 7th day in the hospital (due to different surgical methods, according to the doctor's advice time)

Nursing methods:

1. Keep the wound clean and prevent infection.

2. Within 24 hours after stitches removal, the wound should not touch water.

3. Do not rub the wound hard.

4. Pay attention to light diet, no spicy and stimulating food;

5. Wear a steel-free bra after stitches removal, Wear a steel bra after 3 months, and wear a special bra if necessary.

8-15 days of continuous fading period of  swelling

Recovery hints: mild swelling, pain subsides.

Nursing methods: 

1. 7 days after stitches removal,apply scar removing ointment ; 

2. Avoid eating stimulating foods, such as chili peppers;

3. Wear loose clothes.

16 - 30 days tissue recovery period

Recovery hints: Postoperative edema, bruising and congestion are normal phenomena.

Nursing methods:

1. Can apply ointment on the wound gently inhibiting scar hyperplasia,not to massage other parts of the breast hard, to prevent bleeding.

2. Lie flat on the bed when sleeping, which is beneficial to the recovery after operation.

3. Avoid movements of lifting upper limb after surgery, bandage can be wrapped in the upper part of the chest if necessary.

31-180 Days  Stable Effect Period

Recovery hint: Tissue slowly recovers, the effect tends to be stable, may produce scars.

Nursing methods: 

1. Because surgery can damage the nerve around nipple and areola, it can recover in 3-6 months, generally not more than one year; 

2. After surgery, we should resist infection and drink more food containing  protein, which is conducive to wound recovery; 

3. Avoid eating stimulating food, such as pepper.