Who has a silicone prosthesis in the body can have a normal life, doing exercises and working, but in some cases the prosthesis must be changed in 10 years, in others in 25 and there are prostheses that do not need to be changed. It depends on the manufacturer, type of prosthesis, individual recovery and financial condition.
The final results should be seen in approximately 6 months, and will be compromised if the individual does not follow all of the physician's recommendations as to rest, and avoid local trauma and excess physical activity because this could compromise the integrity of the prosthesis and change it position, generating aesthetic problems. Therefore, here are some recommendations of the main care that should be taken.
Care before surgery
The care to take before having a silicone implant surgery on the butt is:
- To perform tests such as blood, urine, blood glucose, electrolytes, blood count, coagulogram and sometimes echocardiography, if the individual suffers from heart disease or has a family history of the problem;
- Get as close to your ideal weight with diet and exercise as it speeds recovery after surgery and ensures the best results.
After observing these examinations and observing the body contour of the person, the doctor together with the patient can decide which prosthesis to put on because there are several sizes and models, which vary according to the person's real needs.
Care after surgery
After placing the silicone prosthesis on the butt you need to have some care like:
- Avoid standing too long to reduce swelling, just sit down to go to the bathroom, and sleep on your belly down or sideways, supported with cushions in the first 20 days to ensure good healing, decrease the risk of rejection and potentiate the results;
- Exchange the micropore dressing daily for approximately 1 month;
- Perform manual lymphatic drainage or pre-therapy 2-3 times per week;
- It is important to still avoid efforts and take painkiller if you feel pain;
- Use the modeling strap in the first month;
- Those who work sitting must return to work after 1 month or according to medical advice;
- Physical activity can be resumed after 4 months of surgery, and slowly, but bodybuilding should be avoided, especially in the legs and buttock;
- Perform an ultrasound examination on the butt every 2 years to check the integrity of the prosthesis.
- Whenever you need to take an injection in the butt, tell them that you have a silicone prosthesis so that the injection can be applied in another location.
This surgery can bring some complications such as bruising, fluid accumulation or rejection of the prosthesis. Find out what are the main complications of plastic surgery.
