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Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
What can I expect afterwards?

Following surgery your breasts will be swollen and may bruise. Simple painkillers are usually all that is necessary and often patients will go home on the first day after surgery.

Stitches
Most wounds will be closed with buried, dissolving sutures. Occasionally, some stitches may require removal, usually around two weeks after the operation.

Scars
Surgical scars are initially red in colour and gradually fade as time passes. This process may take six to twelve months following your operation but can take up to two years.

Getting back to normal
We recommend that you take two weeks off work to recover from the operation. You should refrain from strenuous exercise such as swimming for a month to six weeks afterwards.

 

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