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Immediately after breast lift surgery,
your breasts may be higher than you had anticipated
and if you have had a Weis pattern mastopexy (anchor
scar) then they may have a square or boxy shape to them.
Be patient. Your breast surgeon has anticipated that
in the next several weeks, the skin will relax as you
heal and as swelling dissipates, and the breasts will
round out and settle nicely into their new, lifted position.
discomfort - Discomfort after
breast lift surgery is usually mild since only the skin
is cut. Some patients use narcotic pain medicine for
a few days, while many do fine with just extra strength
Tylenol.
sutures - Regardless of the
type of mastopexy that you had, it is likely that your
surgeon will have placed dissolvable sutures underneath
the skin to lend extra support during the healing process.
This will help to prevent scar thickening and widening.
You may also have external sutures that are either dissolvable
or need to be removed 7 to 10 days after surgery.
bandages - You may have some
gauze bandages over the incisions for the first day
or two to absorb any spots of blood. After surgery,
you will be also placed in a support bra. It is especially
important that you follow your doctor's instructions
on wearing the bra since inadequate support can lead
to scarring, splitting of incisions, or early return
of breast sagging.
swelling - Swelling after
a breast lift is usually mild, but the more extensive
your lift, the more likely that you will have some swelling.Cold
packs and compression garments will help to control
the swelling, as will keeping your activity to a minimum.
Sleeping with a couple extra pillows under your head
and shoulders or in a reclining chair will further help
to reduce swelling.
bruising - It is not uncommon
to have bruising on the breasts after breast lift surgery.
If you notice an enlarging bruise that feels firm, especially
that is causing increasing pain, call your doctor. This
may be a hematoma (blood collection) that needs treatment.
activity - Your activity
after surgery will be limited to speed your healing
and decrease the risk of complications. Although walking
should not be a problem, speed walking or any activities
that increase your heart rate or involve bouncing are
discouraged for at least the first 2 weeks after surgery.
4 to 6 weeks after surgery, your doctor may allow you
to return to full activities, but be sure to wear a
good support bra to prevent excess pull on the breasts
that can contribute to recurrence of your breast sagging.
nerve sensation - Some women
do experience changes in nipple or breast sensation
after mastopexy surgery. The sensation usually returns
to normal within a month or so after surgery. As the
nerves recover, you may feel shooting pains or electrical
shock sensations. Although bothersome, this is actually
a good sign that your sensation is returning. Advil
or aspirin may help alleviate these sensations, as may
Vitamin E, but check with your doctor before taking
these medications as they can cause bleeding.
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