Breast Lift in Miami, FL

Dr. Gerth provides breast lifts on an outpatient basis, so you will be able to return home as soon as you wake up from the anesthesia and he clears you to leave.

You will have bandages or surgical dressings covering your incisions, and you might also have drainage tubes to collect excess fluids. We will send you home with specific instructions on how to care for your incision sites, when you will be able to shower, and when you should return to our clinic for follow-up appointments.

In the first week following your surgery, you will experience light to moderate pain, as well as bruising and swelling. Your breasts will be tender as they heal, and you will need to wear a specially designed bra to support your breasts and help them conform to their new position.

Though everyone recovers at different rates, you should plan to take at least a week off work, and refrain from activities such as bending and heavy lifting that might unnecessarily strain your incision sites. Light walking can aid your recovery process by stimulating circulation, but you’ll need to avoid vigorous, high-impact activity that causes your breasts to bounce until Dr. Gerth approves you to return to your regular fitness routine.

You can assist your body’s natural healing process by getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet, sleeping only on your back, taking all medications as prescribed, and following all your postsurgical instructions carefully to avoid complications.

The results of your breast lift surgery should be immediately visible, and will continue to improve over the next several weeks as you heal, your swelling goes down, and your breasts settle into their improved position. You’ll be able to maintain long-lasting results from your breast lift by maintaining stable body weight and living a healthy lifestyle.