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What to Expect after Breast Lift Surgery

Houston, Texas

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a cosmetic procedure that raises and firms sagging breasts. A breast lift makes the shape of your breast more attractive. While the results are immediate, your reshaped breasts will take time to heal. There are certain things you should expect during your recovery.

The First Week after Your Breast Lift

Plan to take at least one week off work and expect to wear gauze bandages with a support bra for the first seven to 14 days. During the first week of your recovery, you can anticipate:

• Mild pain and general discomfort: Your movement will be limited and difficult, so it is wise to have someone help you at home for the days following your surgery. Pain can typically be controlled with medication.
• Swelling and bruising: Your breasts will be swollen and tender, and may bruise around your incisions. The bruising should subside in seven to 10 days, and the swelling should go down within one or two weeks.
• Itching: Itching and redness around the incisions is common. You can help the healing process by applying antibiotic ointment and refraining from scratching.

All the above are normal. During your consultation and again after your surgery, Dr. Leo Lapuerta will tell you the signs of potential complications that you should look for.

A Few Weeks after Your Breast Lift

Once Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Lapuerta removes your stitches, after about one or two weeks, you should be able to return to work, depending on the demands of your job. Be sure to limit your physical as well as sexual activities, since arousal can increase postoperative discomfort.

You may feel diminished sensitivity or no feeling at all in your breasts and nipples. Sensation should return after several weeks.

Slow Healing Means Good Results

In the period immediately following your breast lift, you may feel depressed, as your breasts will be swollen and bruised, and will not look as good as you hoped. However, this is part of the healing process and it will pass. The more you know about what to expect, the better attitude you can have, which will speed your recovery. Also remember to allow yourself time to get better. The more time you devote to recovery, the better your results.

Keep in mind that the recovery will be slow and gradual. Although you will be able to see the results of your breast lift immediately, it will take many months until you can enjoy the full outcome.

You should wear a support bra while you are healing, but do not wear a bra with underwire until healing is fully complete because this can damage your tender breast tissue.

If you live in the Houston, Texas area and are interested in a breast lift, please contact board-certified Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Lapuerta for more information or to schedule an appointment.