Breast lift, no implants finally - 30 yrs old

I've had sagging breasts my entire life. I was curvy in high school with size D boobs. When I was 18 i lost a significant amount of weight and my breasts have been droopy ever since. When I was younger I didn't mind so much but as I've gotten older, I've become less comfortable in my own skin. I've been researching breast lift operations for years but have been hesitant to go through it because of the scarring. My skin heals very slowly so I have to take extra precautions with my skin to ensure that it heals well. I booked my surgery with Dr. islur and the procedure is tomorrow morning. I'm excited about having perky breasts but am of course nervous, not so much about the procedure but what comes after. I feel unprepared mentally for the physical trauma I'm about to go through, but then again, there is probably no was to truly prepare yourself for that. You just have to do it.
I've been endlessly researching how to prepare your skin for surgery and there is surprisingly very little out there. I've quit smoking a few months ago, have been on a high protein diet and am trying to drink a lot of water, especially these days before the surgery. I read a study that applying retinol and absorbing acid on your skin before surgery can help heal the wounds up to 25% faster. So I've ordered Ordinary brand serums and have been rubbing them on my breast once or twice a day for the past couple months.
I've purchased silicone gel, silicone sheets, merderma gel, zinc tablets, vitamin a & c tablets and coconut oil for when I'm able to start treating my scars. It might be overkill but I'm trying to do everything I can to make sure my scars heal well and quickly.
I've appreciated all of the posts I've read on realself, they've been so helpful. So I'd like to return the favour and document this process. Feel free to message me with any questions or comments.

The surgery went very smoothly and the entire process at First Glance Clinic was exceptional. I arrived in the morning and was brought into a private waiting room where I got my pre-op photos taken, my medical bra fitted, and was given my hospital garb to change into. The small room had a heated reclining chair and a tv to keep me entertained while I waited for my surgery time. During that waiting period I was visited by the nurse, the anesthesiologist and Dr. Islur to discuss the procedure. Everyone was so so kind and informative. Dr. Islur is very to the point - no nonsense - but incredibly down to earth. My interactions with him were brief but I felt so comfortable talking to him and immediately trusted his capabilities and bedside manner. Because I'm an out of town patient, Dr. Islur said he would make all of my stitches internal and dissolvable so I wouldn't have to go to a doctor to get any stitches removed, and he said he would put down extra external glue - particularly under the boob where the anchor incision intersects - to ensure that no seams open up.
They brought me to the operation room and I became very nervous. There were about 4 nurses whirling around me all strapping me down and sticking needles and monitors on me. It was all happening very fast. But when the gas mask was put over my face, I had a nurse holding each hand and the anesthesiologist said, "You're in good hands. We'll take care of you. Have a great sleep." Comforting last words to remember before waking up in the recovery room.
All I remember was that my teeth were chattering and I was shivering uncontrollably. The operating room is kept very cold and I'm super sensitive to the cold. They pumped hot air under my blanket to quickly warm me up. I remember feeling pain, and somehow through the haze of it all I managed to ask for pain medication. The nurse gave to 2 T3's immediately to ease the pain. It took a lot for me to try to open my eyes even though I was awake. But after 20-30 minutes I began to feel alert again. I had no nausea, just drowsiness. Everyone was incredibly helpful and I felt at ease. A nurse helped me get dressed and explained what the next couple of days were going to be like for me.
When I got back to my hotel, I propped myself up with pillows as the nurse suggested to help ease the swelling and placed ice packs on my breasts as well. I couldn't feel the cold through the layers of gauze but it helped to distract from the pain. I was still pretty drowsy from the operation and slept for most of the day. When I woke up from the surgery I felt so weak but once I ate some food and got some calories in me, I felt so so much better.
The pain has been very managable. I've been taking 2 t3's every 4 hours and an antibiotic every 6 hours to prevent infection. I also started taking vitamin a and c to help with the healing and have been drinking pinapple juice which is supposed to help with bruising and swelling.
I took the gauze off today and peaked at my breast and they are looking pretty good. Bloody underneath the tape but from what I can tell so far, not much bruising. I bled a little bit through my bra after I took the gauze off but seems to have stopped itself. One nipple looks higher than the other but the doctor said that can happen and will settle in time.
I'm quite pleased with the experience thus far and I'm excited to see how it's all going to turn out. I'm still very nervous about my skin scarring and healing slowly but I'm doing everything in my power to expedite the healing process. I'll outline my skin care plan in a separate post in case people are wondering.

I took my tape off this morning because it was starting to peel off in some places. I’m very happy with the results. I’m now allowed to put polysporin (original cream) twice a day on the incision and can start silicon gel next week. I can’t wait to start scar treatment. I’m very concerned about scarring so want to do as much as I can.
So far I’ve been taking vitamin a, vitamin c and zinc supplements to help with wound healing. And I’ve been drinking pineapple juice and icing my breasts for swelling and drinking a ton of water.
I was a bit worried because my right nipple was noticeably lower than my left and pointing in slightly different directions. I emailed dr islur this morning knowing that it’s still too soon to tell. And miraculously this evening they are almost even! I think the way it was taped made the nipples look super uneven. So I’m pleased that they are looking more symmetrical.
Very happy I got this surgery.