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Precautions following Breast Lift and Breast Reduction Surgery
01. After-Surgery Position
1) For one week following the surgery, your upper body should be raised when lying down. If you feel discomfort or pain on your back, lying flat is okay.
2)For approximately three months after the surgery, sleep on your back, facing the ceiling. It is especially important not to lie on your side for 3 weeks following the surgery. (It is possible to sleep on your stomach after 3 months.)
02. Post-Surgery Diet
1) It is possible to eat 6 hours following surgery, but start with a light liquid meal.
2) You may resume a normal diet, but please avoid very spicy or strongly seasoned foods.
03. Swelling Care
1) Swelling will become more severe for 2-3 days following the surgery. Following this time, the swelling will gradually go down over the next 2-4 weeks, which may vary depending on each individual.
2) The abdominal area may temporarily feel tight as swelling reduces from top to bottom.
04. Wound Care
1) After the surgery, you must wear the surgical bra provided by the clinic for 1 month.
2) The stitches will be removed on the 7th to 10th day, depending on the patient.
3) After stitch removal, we apply steri-tape on the incision to prevent widening. Please do not try to remove the tape and let it fall off on its own.
4) After tape falls off, please manage scarring by applying prescribed skin color tape on the incision area for 2~3 months.
5) Pain will be most severe for 2-3 days following surgery. The prescribed painkillers, T1(Tridol), may be taken during this time. T1(Tridol) is a strong painkiller and may cause dizziness and nausea. If the side effects of T1 (Tridol) are too severe, please take another type of painkiller. Ex: Tylenol, Advil, etc.
6) Laser Scar Treatment will be started 3 months following surgery.
7) Start applying scar ointment after 2~3 months.
(There is no prescription for this, as it is sold over the counter at pharmacies)
8) 3 sessions of high frequency treatment are provided and will start 7 days after surgery. Please make an appointment with the clinic for the treatments.
*Scarring from the surgery will differ depending on skin type. Redness may occur for approximately 6 months and will usually improve greatly after 1 year.
9) Medical Drain Tube Care
If a drain tube is inserted, proper care is required. By scanning the QR code, you can check the detailed instructions for drain tube management. In general, the drain tube is removed about 2–3 days after surgery, so please follow the provided instructions until then.
05. Sutures at the Incision Site
1) The blue or black sutures (such as Vicryl, PDS, etc.) placed inside the incision during surgery may become slightly visible or may protrude a little under the skin about 1 month after surgery.
This is a temporary and normal phenomenon, and these sutures will naturally dissolve inside the body within approximately 3 months, so there is no need to worry.
If the suture becomes exposed on the skin surface and you touch it or pull it, there is a risk of infection, inflammation, or wound disruption.
Do not touch or remove it yourself — please contact the clinic immediately for proper management.
06. Showering & Washing
1) Showering the surgical area is possible the day after stitch removal. Please shower only below the chest until the stitches are removed.
2) Washing your face is possible right after the surgery.
3) Public pools, saunas, and beaches are prohibited for one month after surgery. (Risk of infection)
07. Exercise
1) Exercise that applies pressure to the breasts is possible 3 months following surgery.
Ex) golf, swimming, chest muscle exercises, etc.
2) Light exercise, such as taking a light walk is possible 2-3 days after the surgery.
08. Medications
1) After you return home, please take the prescribed medications starting 30 minutes after your first meal. Take them regularly as instructed.
If you develop symptoms such as rash or allergic reaction after taking the medication, please contact the clinic.
- Do not take aspirin or vitamin E for one week after surgery, as they may cause bleeding.
09. Alcohol & Smoking
10. Sensations & Recovery Process
1) Pulling and numbness in the skin are normal during recovery and will gradually subside over several months.
2) Shooting pain and throbbing may differ on each side and may repeat for up to one year. This is normal and is due to the nerves healing and returning and is nothing to worry about.
3) Returning to daily activities may be limited for a time following surgery; however, in most cases it is possible within approximately 7-10 days.
4) After surgery, you may temporarily hear air moving in the chest area. This is a natural phenomenon, so there is no need to worry.
• Even if the surgery is successful, inadequate post-operative care may lead to complications or changes in shape.
※ Postoperative care is just as important as the surgery itself, so we ask for your cooperation in following these instructions.
※ If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the hospital at any time.
813, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, South Korea 4th(F) floor
T. +82 10 3476 1175 Clinic Hours — Weekdays: 10AM–7PM | Saturdays: 10AM–4PM
