The breasts are cooled following the operation (breast reduction, breast lift), and anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications are administered.
The pain experienced after a breast reduction or lifting operation is generally limited.
A patient should be able to stand with assistance a couple of hours after the anaesthetic has worn off. The drains are then removed the next day at the latest.
A hospital stay of approximately 3 days is required. The breasts shall find their new location over the following weeks, lower somewhat and become softer to the touch.
The first sutures may be removed after 7 days, and plasters remain in place for a further 2 weeks.