Breast lift recovery; is it possible to hide the fact that I had surgery from my teenagers?

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I prefer to not tell my teenagers that I'm getting a breast lift and small reduction. Will it be apparent to them during my recovery that I had surgery? Can I hide the pain and discomfort if it's mild? I have a pretty high pain tolerance. Is the surgical bra and swelling really noticeable? Maybe I should just tell them but that is the one thing holding me back... Thanks for your opinions.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Despite your high pain tolerance, I think it will be difficult to hide surgery from your children.  Though breast lift patients do quite well, it is still surgery and between anesthesia and the first few days of recovery, I think your children would realize that something was up.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

A lift and a small reduction should not be obvious when you are dressed. But it seems unlikely that someone in your household will not know that something is amiss, and keeping this a secret may fail and have consequences more unpleasant that letting all know in the first placeThanks, all the best.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is likely that your family will notice that you had a procedure performed especially during the first few days after the procedure.

Jason M. Petrungaro, MD, FACS · Answer

I tend to agree with my colleague below!  A breast lift is significant surgery, with a few days of postop tenderness, swelling, and the need to really be off your feet.Teenagers are quite attentive and astute when it comes to noticing something is up with Mom.  I would be surprised if you were able to pull off completely hiding the fact that you had surgery from them.  That being said, it is your decision and a private one at that, so if you feel strongly about it, there is nothing wrong with not telling them.You should certainly have a plan if you are going to try to keep it from them.  You certainly don't want any of them horsing around with you and inadvertently hitting your chest.  Best of luck with your surgery!

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