Recovery
Most patients experience only mild discomfort following a breast asymmetry procedure. Some swelling and bruising is expected and normal after surgery. You will be given prescriptions to help ease the healing process.
You are encouraged to go out to dinner the night after surgery. You are fitted with a sports bra immediately after surgery for your comfort during the healing process. Dr. Lefkowitz generally uses dissolvable sutures and no suture removal is usually needed.
Many women take 7-10 days off to recover, but you may return to work in as few as 5 days (as long as no heavy lifting is involved) depending on the type of procedure or combination of procedures are performed. Return to light aerobic exercise (elliptical, walking, recumbent bike) after 7-10 days is recommended with a gradual increase over the next two to three weeks.
Dr. Lefkowitz believes continuing care is essential. He will advise you through all phases of the recovery process and general breast health issues, including self-examination and future mammographic needs.