Take certain medications or adjust your current medications

Stop smoking

Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

Be sure to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery, and to stay with you the first night following surgery.

During your breast lift recovery, dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions after the procedure is completed.

You'll need to wear an elastic bandage or support bra to minimize swelling and support your breasts as they heal.

A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

· Minimal activities for the first 2 weeks after surgery.

· Remember to position yourself as you have been instructed.

· Leave the wrap in place as it helps with the swelling. At the time of the first postoperative visit the wrap will be removed.

· Do not raise your arms above your shoulders.

· NO heavy lifting, pushing or pulling for a minimum of 1 week. Do not get your heart rate up for 2 weeks.

· After the first week, full range motion with your arm is permissible but lifting is restricted to 5 pounds or less.

Call the office if you experience:

· Severe pain not responding to pain medication.

· Significant swelling or more swelling that is greater on one side than the other.

· A bright red spot on the bandage which continues to enlarge.

· Incisions that appear to be opening or becoming very red, hot to the touch or containing pus.

· A fever.

Call if you have any questions.