Expectations for Breast Augmentation Procedure

Video Transcript

"In this clip, we'll talk about the procedure itself. And, then a little bit about the after care. In the procedure, a patient will be in the operating room. And, just prior to the operating room some markings will be made on the chest after the full discussion on the specific size and the location of the implants. And, the incision that the surgeon will then mark on the chest wall with a marker where the incision will be made and where the implant will be placed. Those marking allow proper placement and decision making in the operating room. Then, the patient will be brought into the operating room and placed gently to sleep. And, the surgery will be performed after preparing the area for sterility with an antibiotic soap. And, the surgeon and his assistants and team will be in sterile gown and gloves and performing the operation. After the operation, the patient is brought to a recovery area. And, they will have received some pain medicine in the operating room. And, they're some local anesthetics so there's not that much discomfort initially. Later, when the patient goes home they will have some medications by mouth to take to decrease pain. And, really only for the first day or two there's some moderate discomfort. And, most people are back at work within three to five days. And, then full activity within two to three weeks."