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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Breast lift with augmentation
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Breast lift with augmentation
by Becky969, Apr 25, 2008 07:14PM
I had a breast augementation with lift 2 days ago and have the following questions:
1. How long does the post op pain continue. I really don't want to be a zombie due to
the prescribed pain meds.
2. What day can you remove the breast binder?
3. When you do remove it, is it best to wear a sports bra or a loose fitting shirt without a bra?
4. What is the typical time frame that you see the final results of the surgery?
1. How long does the post op pain continue. I really don't want to be a zombie due to
the prescribed pain meds.
2. What day can you remove the breast binder?
3. When you do remove it, is it best to wear a sports bra or a loose fitting shirt without a bra?
4. What is the typical time frame that you see the final results of the surgery?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Apr 28, 2008 11:59AM
, Apr 28, 2008 11:59AM
Post-op pain following augmentation varies from patient to patient, but the most severe discomfort is typically reduced by four days. I do not use a breast binder, but only a sports bra. Your surgeon should advise you about his/her post-op recommendation for the binder use. Most augmentations look fairly settled at one month, but the final results can take up to four months for complete shape change.
