Breast Lift and Augmentation Recovery

Both #BreastLifts and #BreastAugmentations are #outpatient procedures under intravenous sedation and local or general anesthesia. The patient will go home in a bra or with only light dressings over the incision lines. Sutures are dissolvable but an ending knot, if present is removed within 1-2 weeks. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral #medication. Light activity may be started 7-10 days after surgery. If your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial #pain. Do not begin light aerobic exercise for 3 weeks and strenuous exercise for at least 6 weeks. Let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Further instructions are provided prior your release. It is always recommend to call and see your surgeon to discuss your concerns on #recovery.

Recovery time will vary from person to person and what your daily activity involves. We tell our patients here at plasticsurgeryoahu recovery time is average 7 days for office job or light activities. It may take 2-6weeks for more strennous activities. Scars begin to fade after ~6weeks, but can take 6-12 months for complete healing.

Thank you for the question. Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and will subside the following weeks. Six weeks after surgery, your incisions will heal over and it would be safe to slowly resume regular activity. Breasts could be sore, tight, swollen and bruised for several months. It will take approximately three months for your breasts to settle. Hope this has helped.