Additional Post-Operative Instructions (Evita Clinic)
Thank you for visiting Evita Clinic. Please follow the instructions below for a smooth and safe recovery:
Diet & Lifestyle
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Start with soft foods and avoid spicy or strongly flavored meals.
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Avoid alcohol and salty foods during the healing process.
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Smoking, including e-cigarettes and hookahs, must be strictly avoided for at least 2 weeks post-surgery.
Wound & Dressing
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Some fluid discharge may occur within the first day. If so, replace with sterile gauze without opening the dressing point.
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Shower is allowed after 1–2 days with waterproof bandages. Avoid sauna, hot baths, or swimming for 4 weeks.
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Waterproof bandages should be worn for 5 days. After removal, keep the wound clean and dry.
Compression Garment & Sponge Pad
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Wear the compression garment for 4 weeks:
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First 2 weeks: 24 hours/day
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Following 2 weeks: 12 hours/day
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If provided, apply sponge pad around areola for 7 days only.
Recovery & Exercise
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Daily light activity such as walking is encouraged. Avoid lifting over 40 pounds in the first week.
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Resume light massage and stretching after 2 weeks to reduce lumpiness or “Biobond”.
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Weightlifting and upper body exercises should only begin after 4 weeks.
What to Expect
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Temporary swelling, lumpiness, bruising, or asymmetry is common. These symptoms improve over 4 to 6 months.
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Hypertrophic scarring may occur; consistent aftercare is key to better scar outcomes.
⚠️ When to Contact Us
If you experience any of the following within 3–4 days post-surgery, please contact us immediately:
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Persistent or severe pain
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High fever
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Yellowish discharge from the wound
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Itching or signs of infection
