What can I expect during breast lift recovery?

Breast lift is one of the
more commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures.Patients note almost immediate improvement in
their symptoms over the course of time and develop improved self-esteem and
self-image with this procedure.It’s important to remember that recovery varies from
patient to patient.We generally
recommend taking a week off from school and work following this procedure but
many patients are able to return sooner.Strenuous activities such as athletics and heavy lifting should be
avoided for at least four to six weeks following surgery.Patients are typically given narcotic pain relievers for
four to five days following surgery.They are then usually switched to Tylenol.It’s important to have an adequate support
system available in the postoperative period.Patients are required to wear a specialized support bra
for three weeks and a sports bra for an additional three months.It’s important to remember that complete
healing takes at least a year.

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do gym and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your question,              
The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. The recovery time is 8 weeks.  You will not be able to raise your arms above your head, push, pull, carry or lift anything over 5 lbs for 8 weeks.  Attached is a patient who underwent The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. 
Best wishes and kind regards, 
Dr. Gary Horndeski

Typically patients are able to leave the hospital the same day as surgery.  Routine antibiotics and pain relief will be prescribed for the first few days. All sugery will result in some pain and discomfort, swelling and bruising which slowly settles. Most patients will aim to have 1- 2 weeks off work (depending on the line of work). It is important to get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat small regular meals.  Heavy upper body activities and exercise should be avoided for at least 4 weeks after surgery.  I recommend my patients to wear a post surgery garment for 6 weeks, following this they can return to normal bras.
The surgical incisions will be slightly red for a few months before fading to fine white lines.  Most of the swelling has settled by 6 weeks however The “final” results can take 3-6 months.

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.

Women report minimal discomfort after breast lift surgery. That’s because a breast lift involves removing only loose, stretched skin. If implants are added at the same time, the skin and muscle will be stretched, which may cause a little more discomfort. By the third day, many women are comfortable enough to lift their children and to drive. More than 90 percent of my patients are back to work on the fifth day after surgery if they work in an office setting. Women whose work requires lifting, pushing or pulling usually go back to work toward the end of the second week. They might be a little sore at the end of their work day, but by Week 3, they feel pretty much back to normal. If you're considering a breast lift, I recommend that you ask your plastic surgeon if he or she performs the I.D.E.A.L. Breast Lift.

You'll probably need to take 2 weeks off of work if it's a desk job (or longer if it's more physically demanding). You'll need to take it easy for 1 week, and you can start exercising at 3 weeks.

Breast lift surgery typically lasts three to four hours and is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Rarely, surgical drains are placed during the procedure and are removed within the first week after surgery. At the first postoperative appointment, the sterile surgical dressings are removed and replaced with a supportive surgical bra. Patients are expected to wear this bra at all times for three weeks. While every patient is different, most women are able to return to work in one week, light exercise in three weeks, and resume strenuous activity (including overhead lifting, etc…) after five weeks. Antibiotics and pain medicine are prescribed following the surgery.

The recovery from a breast lift (mastopexy) is not as involved as the recovery from breast implants. Since most breast lifts require removal of skin and tissue only (the muscle is left intact) patients can return to work in two to three days. Oral pain medication is required for only two to three days, after which time, patients can return to work and drive while taking just Tylenol. A surgical bra is usually work for several (four) weeks after the procedure, and often times, the stitches are absorbable.

Surprisingly quick. The operation involves removing some skin and contouring the breast. Pain after this procedure is mild to moderate. Most women are off their pain meds by 5-7 days. You can return to work by 7-10 days. You may begin light cardio not involving the upper body at 2 weeks and full unrestricted activity by 4 weeks.
I hope you found this helpful. Good luck