Recovery Following Breast Surgery

Obviously, the skill and care that goes into your surgery itself plays a huge role in the success of your New Jersey breast enhancement procedure. But taking great care of yourself during the recovery period is also crucial to protect your results and ensure your overall health.

Many women are understandably concerned about what to expect in the period after surgery. Dr. Evan Sorokin extensively counsels his breast enhancement patients from New Jersey and Philadelphia about the recovery process. You'll receive detailed written post-surgical instructions as well as verbal instructions from both Dr. Sorokin and the staff of Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Sorokin encourages you to request a consultation online to talk with him one-on-one about breast surgery recovery. His office is conveniently located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, close to such communities as Marlton, Mt. Laurel, and the Greater Philadelphia region.

Will I Hurt?

Though pain is an unfortunate consequence of all surgical recoveries, Dr. Sorokin uses the newest techniques available in order to minimize pain and make recovery a pleasant experience following your breast enhancement. New Jersey and Philadelphia patients are prescribed certain pain medications based on their medical history, medication allergies, and the type of surgery being performed. Dr. Sorokin asks all patients to fill these prescriptions prior to the day of surgery so that nobody ends up waiting on line in a pharmacy when they should be home resting.

Sleep is often difficult after surgery, especially if you are having problems getting comfortable. Pain medication should not be used as a sleep aid. Instead, Dr. Sorokin can prescribe prescription sleep aids to help you get a good night's rest. Comfortable sleep is a critical component of the healing process for all of Dr. Sorokin's New Jersey plastic surgery patients.

What about Surgical Dressings and Bandages?

After surgery, you will be placed in a form-fitting, simple surgical bra. At some New Jersey plastic surgery practices, women are sent home with a large amount of taping and tight strapping. Dr. Sorokin has found that simple dressings can easily be managed by each patient or a loved one.

• The initial dressings will likely stay in place for 48 to 72 hours.
• You'll be instructed on when it is OK to remove your dressings and shower
• Patients who need a surgical drain (most often for breast reduction) will be provided training on how to use these devices in advance

Dr. Sorokin makes every effort to minimize the time you will need to deal with dressings – for instance, he uses certain plastic surgery techniques specifically so that there will be no need for complex dressing changes.

Help is Always Just a Phone Call Away

Dr. Sorokin encourages his patients to call with any questions or concerns. It often takes less than a minute to answer a simple question that otherwise might worry you for hours or even days. He understands that surgery is a scary experience – it's only natural to have concerns, especially if you haven't had surgery before.

Request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin where he can share more details about recovering from surgery, or call Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery at 856.872.4158 to schedule an appointment.