What to Consider After Breast Lifting Surgery?

May 15, 2024
4 min read
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Bora Yücel

What to Consider After Breast Lift Surgery?

As patients delve into research about breast aesthetics, it's crucial to understand what to consider after breast lifting surgery for planning post-operative work life and adjustments with supportive individuals.

Things to Consider After Breast Lifting Surgery

What to Consider After Breast Lifting Surgery in Antalya?

After surgery, individuals can eat and stand up within 3 hours.
Swelling and bruising in the early post-operative period are normal; there's no need to panic.
Pain and swelling are common in the early days after the operation. Painkillers and anti-swelling medication should be used.
The larger and more sagging the breasts, the more prominent the scars will be. Therefore, prescribed antibiotics and scar-reducing medications should be used.
The average hospital stay is 1 day. Dressings are done and a general check-up is performed on the 3rd day.
Showers can be taken from the 3rd day onwards. Since self-dissolving stitches are used in breast lifting surgery, there is no need to remove stitches.
Return to normal life is expected within 5-7 days. After this period, work can be resumed, and traveling is possible.
A support bra is worn after breast lifting surgery.
Drains placed are removed within 2-3 days.
Do not expose the surgical area to water for 3 days.
Avoid exercise and heavy lifting for 4 weeks.
Wait for at least a month before engaging in sports. Afterward, light sports can be done with approval from your surgeon, Dr. Bora Yücel.
Avoid sports activities for the first 3 weeks. During this period, a sports bra should be worn.
Arms should not be lifted above the shoulders for three weeks. Objects weighing more than two kilograms should not be lifted during this time. After three weeks, light sports that do not require arm and chest movements can be done.
For the first month after breast lifting surgery, avoid lying on the breasts; sleep on your back instead.
Swimming can be resumed after a week.
A corset bra can be worn approximately 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Heavy sports can be done after a month.
It takes about 3 months for the breasts to take their final shape.
After 12 months of breast lifting surgery, breast tissue should be checked with mammography and ultrasound.
Following the advice given by your surgeon, Dr. Bora Yücel, during the recovery process of breast lifting surgery greatly influences achieving the best results.

Social Activities After Breast Lifting

Patients can eat 2 hours after surgery and stand up 4 hours after (accompanied by a companion).
Except for basic needs, no activity should be done the day after surgery; the patient should rest.
Light walks can be taken on the second day. Reading, watching TV, and using the computer are permissible.
A bath can be taken after the fourth day (after dressing change).
For 6 weeks, avoid lying on the side or stomach; sleep on your back.
Use 2-3 pillows to support the head during sleep.
Gentle movements should be made for 2 months.
Avoid heavy and strenuous activities for 3 months.

What Not to Do After Breast Lifting Surgery

Do not lift weights, lie face down or on your side, start sports immediately, go swimming right away, or be in extremely hot environments like saunas. All of these activities should wait until the surgical wounds have completely healed. Gradually, these activities can be reintroduced after the checks performed by your plastic surgeon.