Breast Lift

(Can raise breasts to a more youthful position)

Anesthesia:  General

Location of operation:  Hospital or surgery center

Length of surgery:  2-4 hours (3-4 hours if performed with augmentation)

Length of stay:  Outpatient (home same day)

Discomfort:  Mild to moderate. Anticipate 2-7 days of prescription pain medication

Swelling and Bruising:  Improves in 3-10 days

Bandages:  Will be removed in 1-7 days

Stitches:  Most plastic surgeons use absorbable stitches that are buried under the skin and never require removal. Nonabsorbable stitches will be visible outside the skin and will be removed in 5-7 days

Support:  You will wear a sports bra or Ace wrap for 1-4 weeks Avoid an underwire bra until your surgeon approves it.

Work:  You may return to work in 3-7 days

Driving:  May be resumed in 2 weeks if you have stopped taking prescription pain medication

Exercise:  May be resumed in 4 weeks

Final result:  Will be seen after the scars have matured, which will be about 6 months