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Post-operative Instructions After Breast Augmentation:

  • Do not remove the dressings until you see Dr. Katsaros in a few days.
  • Wear a tight sports bra for 2 weeks after surgery, or until cleared by Dr. Katsaros
  • Do not massage,squeeze or fondle the breast for two weeks-or until cleared by Dr. Katsaros.
  • Dr. Katsaros, or the staff, will show you what type of bra to wear after surgery.
  • After two weeks, Dr. Katsaros or staff, will show you what kind of massage exercises to perform.

Case 1: Two days after a transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) there is some bruising around the right breast. This was not from the surgery, but from extra-curricularactivity at home! Remeber, it is important to avoid squeezing or massaging the breasts for two weeks after urgery-or until cleared by Dr. Katsaros