How is recovery after a breast lift and implants?

thanks for the question. the recovery from a breast lift with implant depends on the details of the procedure. Generally the implant cane behind the muscle and this may give pain and swelling in the first week or so and may result in arm movement specially lifting arms above shoulder. Generally patient with implant with uplift, start light duties around two week period and gradually build on their recovery. Heavy work and lifting heavy objects be better avoided in first few weeks after the procedure. Simple analgesics like paracetamol and shoulder exercises may help with recovery.

I would say that generally most patients that have breast
augmentation surgery have a fairly quick recovery.  It is not uncommon for patients to return to
work in less than a week.  Most patients
are not ready, however, to go back to strenuous activity at this time, return
to the gym, return to heavy lifting or pushing prior to at least 4-6
weeks.  But, returning to light
activities such as going back to work where you are either at a computer or
working under conditions that do not require a whole lot of physical exertion,
then it is feasible to return after only one week of recovery time. 
 
As far as it being a noticeable change, if a person decides to have
an augmentation that is rather conservative and with the use of a sports bra
that minimizes the appearance of the chest, then it is unlikely anyone will
really notice a major change in your appearance.  I hope this answers your questions and I wish
you the best on your operation!

Thank you for your question. Please follow the advice of your surgeon, because they know all the details of your case. I generally recommend that people can return to work within 3-4 days, whenever they are off narcotic pain medication. I recommend to wait 4-6 weeks though before lifting loads or performing active movement of the arms and upper torso. Otherwise, you risk implant displacement, wound breakdown, development of a hematoma or seroma.