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Aftercare
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After a breast lift, a bulky gauze dressing is wrapped around the breasts and chest. Sometimes a surgical bra is used. Pain is controlled by medication, and usually subsides in a day or two. Most patients stay in the hospital for two days.
The dressing is replaced by a soft bra within the first week, and it must be worn for several weeks. Generally, the swelling and discoloration around the incisions subside within a few days. There may be temporary loss of sensation in the breast skin and nipples after surgery. This condition improves with time. Within two weeks of surgery, stitches (sutures) are removed.
Immediately after surgery, limit physical activities in order to prevent stretching of the scars. Some activity is allowed a day or two following surgery. To permit proper healing, avoid overhead lifting for three to four weeks. Your plastic surgeon will recommend a schedule for resuming your usual routine.
Scars are permanent, and while they will fade to some degree, they often remain highly visible for a year following surgery. Every effort is made to place the incisions in such a way that the scars are as hidden as possible and should not be noticeable, even in low-cut clothing (incisions are usually made on the underside of the breast).
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