Immediately Following Breast Reduction Surgery
On the day of your breast reduction, you will be able to walk around, but may need assistance. We recommend having another person stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours to help you get dressed, cook, and perform other household chores because your range of motion will be limited. You will likely experience pain, bruising, and swelling within the first few days. Dr. Passaretti will prescribe pain medication to help alleviate discomfort.
You will have bandages, and you will likely have drains at your incision sites. These will need to be cleaned and changed regularly to prevent infection. You will not be able to shower for the first couple of days and must wear a compression garment to support your incisions. Over the first week, you may do some light walking, but should avoid any bending or lifting as your incisions heal. Most breast surgery patients can return to work after a week at home.
You should be able to manage any discomfort with prescribed medication for the first week. The pain should subside within a week or two, however the swelling will last longer. Dr. Passaretti is a skilled and experienced breast reduction surgeon who works diligently to minimize his patients’ recovery time and their risk of complications or infections.
