What to Expect After a Breast Lift
Having a breast lift might seem like a simple procedure in which you'll walk out looking like a million bucks. But you may not realize that you have to give your body time to recover from the trauma it's been through. Anytime you have any type of surgery your body sees it as a trauma and it must have time to mend itself.
It's no lie that we live in a society that is used to getting everything right now. It's a sad commentary on our lives but it is an accurate one. Cosmetic surgery is no different. We want to look great now and we don't want to have to worry about that dreaded recovery time. While our mentality is that of instant gratification,
our bodies can't seem to catch up. So if you are looking into getting a breast lift there is a recovery time that you should know about and you should know what to expect during that time.
Every body is different. Every recovery time will be a little different, so take the following as generalized statements. You should first off just prepare yourself for some down time. Chances are that you will be sore for several days, if not a couple of weeks after you've had this type of surgery. It's completely natural to be a little sore. If the pain is too much or you start running a fever, you should contact your physician to ensure that the incision sites are not infected. Don't delay if you get to feeling worse instead of better, the pain should subside and not get worse.
During your first couple of weeks after a breast lift you will probably see some bruising and swelling as well. This is completely natural. The swelling and bruising will fade within a few weeks. During this time you should sleep on your back and should only take sponge baths until the sutures are removed at the end of the two weeks. Your doctor can give you more options on how to be comfortable during this time.
During the first couple of weeks after your breast lift you will have to wear some sort of support. The first week you will wear a surgical bra. After the first week you will then wear either a sports bra or support bandage at all times, even when you're sleeping. This may seem uncomfortable but this is important to give you the support you need so that you may fully heal.
During the initial stages of your recovery you may not be able to work. It may sound silly to allow this type of surgery to keep you from your daily working routine, but you will need to rest. Your body has gone through a lot and you need to give it time to heal. Excessive or unnecessary activities may actually make it take longer for you to fully recover.
No matter what, you will need to follow your doctor's orders. He will be able to tell you how long you can expect to be down. It may take several months for your body to fully heal, so don't be frustrated if you don't look the way you though you would immediately. The important thing to remember is to give your body time to rest. It doesn't matter that all you had performed is a breast lift: your body needs time to heal.
