What is a Breast Augmentation? – Valencia Plastic Surgery

A breast augmentation involves the insertion of implants into the chest area to add volume or change their shape. This is a more invasive cosmetic procedure, requiring general anesthesia, although it is performed as an outpatient procedure and patients can go home the same day as surgery.
What to Expect – Breast Augmentation Surgery
At Valencia Plastic Surgery, we educate our patients about what to expect when undergoing surgery, after surgery, and during recovery. Generally, you can expect the following sequence of events: On the day of your surgery, you will arrive early to our surgical center. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. The incision is placed according to the type of implant you have chosen.
Arrange the Help You Need
It is important that you plan ahead, arrange for help for transport and to stay with you for the first day at least. Fill all prescriptions and purchase easy food options and plenty of healthy drinks, including water. Arrange your bed or a recliner with everything you may want nearby, such as books, digital devices, remotes, etc. Advance planning will help make the early stages of healing more comfortable for you.
Physical Activities
You will be restricted on the type of motions you can make after surgery, as it is important that you do not place any stress upon the sutures. No lifting, stretching, or other motions until your incisions have healed. If you have small children or pets, no lifting. The positive side is that healing typically progresses very quickly, and you will soon be able to reveal your new breasts, which will be plump, rounded, and beautiful – at last.
For more information go to www.valenciasurgery.com or call us at 661-222-1122.