Breast Lift Aftercare

Life After Breast Lift Surgery

After breast lift surgery, as with many other surgeries, the post-operative period is as important as the pre-operative and surgical process. Some patients fail to follow the necessary post-operative rules. Sometimes, due to wrong aesthetic surgeon selection or other reasons, complications may arise after surgery. Therefore, when you notice the following symptoms, you must consult your doctor:

– Fever above 38.5°C
– Difficulty breathing
– Severe pain
– Excessive open red fresh bleeding
– Severe swelling and redness at the surgical site
– Excessive fatigue
– Confusion and excessive drowsiness

Regardless of the time, you should definitely see a doctor. If you do not want to encounter these situations, you must follow your aesthetic surgeon’s recommendations. I will also provide some tips for you:

Firstly, the first rule to follow is to not skip your check-ups. Missing your check-ups can lead to adverse results. It is always important to monitor progress. After the first two days, you can start walking inside your home. You should not attempt to go back to work within the first 7 days. After 3 weeks, you can start heavy exercises. You should wait for 3 weeks for sexual intercourse as well. It is important not to smoke for the first 15 days after the surgery. You should not lift heavy objects after breast lift surgery. Additionally, you should avoid reaching for objects that are too high. It can cause pain by over-stretching your arms. You can use stools to reach high objects in the first few weeks. It is normal to feel tingling in your breasts in the initial period. These pains can be alleviated with painkillers prescribed by your doctor. Also, in the early days, you may experience numbness in the nipple. There is no need to panic. This numbness is temporary and will go away as the healing process continues. Your stitches will turn pink and become more flexible after approximately 4 months. You can breastfeed after breast lift surgery because the milk ducts are not harmed during the operation. However, you should keep in mind that breastfeeding may cause the breasts to sag. The same applies to pregnancy, which may result in similar effects.

If you follow the post-operative rules, you can achieve healthy and firm breasts. Remember that the recovery period is a process that requires patience.