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BREAST
LIFT - POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
NORMAL
SYMPTOMS
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Remember it
is normal to experience soreness, bruising,
swelling, tightness and some degree of pain
for the first few days following surgery.
These conditions will lessen each day.
You may also experience change in skin
and nipple sensation following surgery.
In most cases this improves in a few
weeks after surgery, but may take longer.
In some cases, change in sensation is
permanent.
Your breasts will continue to soften
for three to six months after surgery.
SLEEPING
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Sleep on your
back with your head elevated on 2-3 pillows
for several weeks after surgery.
This will help to reduce your swelling.
BATHING
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Keep your
incisions dry.
Do not shower or bathe until your first
postoperative appointment; you may take a
sponge bath.
ACTIVITY
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DO NOT
exercise, vacuum, or do any heavy lifting
until your doctor gives you permission.
Let the degree of discomfort be your
guide. Jogging,
aerobics, sleeping on your chest, swimming and
other such activities should be avoided until
your doctor gives you permission. No vigorous exercise for 4-6 weeks.
CLOTHING
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You will have
been fitted with a surgical garment
postoperatively.
Wear your garment until your doctor
tells you to wear something different.
DRIVING
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Someone
should drive you to your first postoperative
appointment.
You can drive when you are no longer
taking prescription pain medication and your
doctor gives you permission.
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