Breast Uplift

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery

Immediately after breast uplft surgery your new breasts will be apparent. You should see less drooping and your nipples will be in a higher position; however, the final shape of the breast will take around six months to emerge.

During your recovery there are several things you should expect:

• Following surgery your breasts will probably be uncomfortable, possibly painful. This is easily relieved, initially by injection and thereafter by taking mild pain killing tablets such as Paracetamol as required. Aspirin must be avoided because it can promote bleeding.
• You will have dressings and possibly drains on your breast right after breast uplift surgery. These will be removed on the day after your procedure and your wounds will be re-dressed with light tape dressings, which should be kept dry and in place until your wounds are checked seven days after surgery.
• Showers and shallow baths are possible, however it is important to keep your tapes dry.
• You may begin wearing a comfortable bra immediately after surgery.
• Bruising of the skin of your "new" breasts is to be expected, however it should subside in two to three weeks. To speed the resolution of bruising and swelling you may take Arnica for one week before surgery and two weeks afterwards. Other products like Lasonil® or Auriderm XO have also shown benefits in clearing the bruises once they have occurred.
• You should expect to feel somewhat tired for about two weeks after your surgery. If you tend to be anaemic or have heavy periods, you should consider taking some irony and folic acid supplements You may drive after three or four days but should not return to vigorous exercise for two weeks. It is also best not to plan to travel for a month after your surgery.
• Immediately after your breast uplift surgery, the skin around your incisions may appear slightly "pleated" and your scars may be hard, red, raised and lumpy.
• It can take up to 18 months for your scars to flatten and resolve depending on your particular healing characteristics. Putting pressure on any lumpy scars with a well-fitted bra will help them soften more quickly.
• Your scars will, in time, return to normal skin color but you should not expect them ever to become "hairline".
• As with any surgery, there is a possibility of infection after breast uplift. This is readily treated with antibiotics and/or dressings.
• Delayed healing is more likely if you smoke tobacco after surgery.