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Breast Reconstruction Implant Exchange
- Please follow general post operative instructions
- It is very important to rest initially but you must walk right away and resume light activity in 3-5 days. Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks.
- You may remove the wrap in ___days. At that time you will be able to shower. Pat tapes dry. Do not submerge incisions or tapes.
- Wear a sports or soft cup bra at all times for 4 weeks. You may remove this to shower daily.
- No underwire bra for 6 weeks.
- Do not use ice or heating pads on surgical sites.
