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Breast Lift
(Mastopexy)
What Is The Recovery Process
After Breast Lift Surgery?
Most of the discomfort you feel following breast lift surgery can be
controlled with medication prescribed to you by Dr. Behmand.  
Although everyone heals at different rates, you can expect that your
recovery will follow this general time line:

The first week:
♦ You will begin to move about more comfortably.  
♦ Surgical drains will be removed and dressings will be changed.
♦ You will require help for daily chores around the house.
♦ You will be asked to avoid driving during the first week.
♦ You should avoid staying in bed for long periods of time.  Some
non-strenuous physical activity, such as walking in the house, is
encouraged.

The first month:
♦ Bruising, swelling and normal periodic discomfort will diminish.
♦ Sensation within the nipple and areola will gradually improve.
♦ You may start driving, if you are not taking narcotic pain medication.
♦ If you have a non-physical job, you may return to work after the first
week.
♦ You may start some mild exercises, such as walking.

After the first month:
♦ You can discontinue wearing a support bra.
♦ You may return to most of your normal activities, including exercise.
♦ Your breasts will start to settle into a more natural shape.
♦ Incision lines will begin to fade,  although in many patients the
incisions may stay pink or red for up to a year.

Follow-up visits with Dr. Behmand:
♦ Immediately after surgery, you will be seen frequently in our office.
♦ After the initial few weeks, you will be seen at one, three, six and
twelve months following surgery.  It is important to keep these
appointments so that Dr. Behmand can assess your long-term results
and address any questions or concerns you may have.
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Walnut Creek, California 94598
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1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 108, Walnut Creek, California  94598
Telephone: (925) 939-9200  Facsimile: (925) 939-9205

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