Video FAQ: Mastopexy

What are my non-surgical options?

Are there any other surgical options?

How long will the results of this surgery last?

Where and how big will my incision be?

Can I see options for the possible results of my surgery?

Can I see before and after pictures of your previous work?

Is it possible to also get implants during this surgery?

How much will this surgery cost?

What can I expect after my surgery?

Will I have bandages on my chest after this surgery?

How long will any swelling last?

How will my breasts feel after surgery in the short and long-term?

Will this surgery affect my ability to breastfeed in the future?

What can I expect my pain to be like?

What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

Will I have any tubes, drains, and/or catheters put in during surgery and for how long?

Will I need any special clothing after this surgery?

Will I have any visible scars?

How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

How long will it be until I can drive again?

How long will it be until I can go back to work?

What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

Can you review my medication list with me?

Will I need to stop or change any of my current medications?

What tests do I need to do before surgery?

When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

Should I shower with antibacterial soap the night before and/or morning of surgery?

What time should I arrive for my surgery?

Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

Preparing for your surgery

How long will my surgery take?

How long will it be until I wake up?

When will my visitors be able to see me?

Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

On the day of the surgery

How did my procedure go?

When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

When can I have my drains, tubes, and/or catheters removed?

When can I eat or drink?

How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

How are we going to manage my pain?

Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

How do I take care of my incisions?

Are there any special instructions for caring for my breasts?

When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

When will my bandages be removed?

When will my staples or sutures be removed?

How long will I need to wear a special supportive bra?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

When can I drive again?

After your procedure

Call you doctor if…

Post-operative instructions

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How will this surgery benefit me?

What is the goal of this surgery?

What are the risks and possible complications of this surgery?

What are my non-surgical options?

Are there any other surgical options?

How long will the results of this surgery last?

Where and how big will my incision be?

Can I see options for the possible results of my surgery?

Can I see before and after pictures of your previous work?

Is it possible to also get implants during this surgery?

How much will this surgery cost?

What can I expect after my surgery?

Will I have bandages on my chest after this surgery?

How long will any swelling last?

How will my breasts feel after surgery in the short and long-term?

Will this surgery affect my ability to breastfeed in the future?

What can I expect my pain to be like?

What are my options for pain medications after surgery?

Will I have any tubes, drains, and/or catheters put in during surgery and for how long?

Will I need any special clothing after this surgery?

Will I have any visible scars?

How long will I be in the hospital after my surgery?

How long will it be before I can get back to my normal routine?

How long will it be until I can drive again?

How long will it be until I can go back to work?

What kinds of anesthesia can I have for this procedure?

Do I need to see an anesthesiologist before my surgery?

Can you review my medication list with me?

Will I need to stop or change any of my current medications?

What tests do I need to do before surgery?

When should I stop eating and drinking before surgery?

Should I shower with antibacterial soap the night before and/or morning of surgery?

What time should I arrive for my surgery?

Can I get directions and contact information for your clinic/hospital?

Will I need someone to drive me home from the hospital?

Preparing for your surgery

How long will my surgery take?

How long will it be until I wake up?

When will my visitors be able to see me?

Do I need any antibiotics to prevent infections?

On the day of the surgery

How did my procedure go?

When will we stop the preventative antibiotics started before surgery?

When can we restart my usual prescription medications?

When can I have my drains, tubes, and/or catheters removed?

When can I eat or drink?

How much longer do you think I need to stay in the hospital?

What needs to happen before I can be discharged?

How are we going to manage my pain?

Have we arranged for my prescriptions to be filled?

Are there any medications that I need to avoid?

How do I take care of my incisions?

Are there any special instructions for caring for my breasts?

When do I need to come back for a follow-up appointment?

When will my bandages be removed?

When will my staples or sutures be removed?

How long will I need to wear a special supportive bra?

What can my activity level be when I get home?

When can I resume sexual activity?

When can I go back to work?

When can I drive again?

After your procedure

Call you doctor if…

Post-operative instructions