Chattanooga Tennessee Breast Lift & Breast Reduction

Chattanooga, Tennessee Breast Reduction and Breast Lift
The Plastic Surgery Group, P.C., in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers the latest plastic surgery procedures, including breast reduction surgery and breast lift surgery . For more information on the plastic surgery procedures we offer, visit our plastic surgery procedures page or call our plastic surgery staff at (423) 756-7134 or (800) 634-3334. You can also e-mail us your questions and we will be in touch with you shortly.

7. When can I shower and wear my own bra?
You may usually shower 48 hours after the procedure; however, bathing or hot tubs are discouraged until healing is complete. In the shower, all incisions are protected with steri-strips and the breasts can be washed with a mild soap such as Dial without fear of causing harm, wound healing problems or infection.

You will be placed in a surgical bra immediately following surgery and will wear this bra for 1-2 weeks. At that time, you may change to a soft sports-type bra that will place even pressure throughout the operated breasts. Underwire or push-up bras are discouraged until directed by your physician.

8. What are my limitations after breast reduction or breast lift surgery; when do I return to the office; and when can I return
to work?
You will return to the office for a follow-up visit one week after surgery. If healing is progressing as expected, then you will be seen again in approximately one month to six weeks.

Although breast procedures are fairly easily tolerated, pain medication will be necessary over the first 24-48 hours; however, rapid resolution of pain should be expected and a gradual resumption of normal activities during the first week or two following surgery. Depending on your level of activity and job requirements, you could return to work after approximately one week. Patients will need to avoid overexertion, repetitive rubbing or pressure on the breast area. Vigorous exercise such as aerobics or jogging is discouraged for approximately 3-4 weeks, but walking and lighter activity can be resumed within two weeks after surgery.

9. Can I return to the tanning bed after breast reduction or breast lift surgery?
Precautions will need to be taken with the use of a tanning bed. Your breasts are oftentimes anesthetic or numb during the postoperative period. This numbness or tingling may continue for weeks or even months and your
sensitivity to temperature and heat will be altered in this area. You should not go to the tanning bed for at least one month following surgery. After that, incisions should be protected for 3-4 months with sunscreen, so that your healing scars do not become permanently darkened.

10. Can I breast feed after having breast reduction or breast lift surgery?
If breast reductions and breast lift procedures are performed using an inferior or central pedicle technique, then it is very likely that you will be able to breast feed after childbirth. With other reduction or mastopexy techniques, breast feeding may not be possible. You should discuss your desire to breast feed with your surgeon before you have the procedure performed.