How long does it take to recover from a breast lift?
I want to get a breast lift and I’d also like to have my nipples evened out on top of that. I need to know costs and recovery.
I want to get a breast lift and I’d also like to have my nipples evened out on top of that. I need to know costs and recovery.
Following breast lift surgery, patients may experience discomfort, swelling, and bruising, which typically lasts from two to three weeks. Pain medications may be prescribed during the first week of breast lift recovery to make this time comfortable. Patients are required to avoid sleeping on their stomachs for the first two weeks, and are advised to sponge bathe until the sutures are removed. Your doctor can advise you of additional options for maximizing your comfort during the initial recovery period.
During breast lift recovery, patients are required to wear a surgical bra for the first few days following surgery. This bra is then replaced with a support bandage or sports bra which is to be worn at all times for several weeks. The sutures are removed from the breasts after a week or two. Patients are normally able to return to work and light activities after about a week. However, during the first week, it is important to avoid bending over or performing any strenuous activities that put unnecessary pressure on the chest. Such activities can slow healing and lead to excess swelling and bleeding.
Because smoking reduces circulation, you should stop smoking for two to four weeks prior to your breast lift to reduce recovery time.
It may take a month or more before all swelling and bruising disappears and the final breast lift results are apparent. Underwire bras should not be worn for the first month after surgery and instead a supportive bandage or bra should be worn at all times.
There tends to be some numbness in the nipples and skin after breast lift surgery, which usually disappears in six weeks or so. However, in some rare cases this numbness can be permanent. Some patients experience a burning or tingling sensation in the breasts during breast lift recovery as the nerves begin to return to normal function. Breast lift surgery patients should not try lifting anything over their head for three to four weeks following surgery, and should avoid lifting anything heavy for four to six weeks.
(In short, everyone is different, but you should be back to your normal self in as little as a couple weeks, and breasts should be completely recovered after 2 month. Your recovery and your actual breasts recovery is a bit different. You will need to recover from the pain, the anesthetics, and get your energy back. That will happen quicker, but then your breasts will be sore, and look swollen or scars will be more apparent for a while longer. Don’t expect to go rock climbing or anything crazy for a couple months, but usually people heal suprisingly quickly from surgeries of this sort, and the reward is well worth it… Good luck!)