You have been given a prescription for antibiotic either Cephalexin or Clindamycin.  Please start taking the antibiotic immediately following your surgery as prescribed and until finished.

The pain medication prescribed will either be Tylenol #3 or Percocet. You can take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed.

Do not drive for 24 hours after the procedure and/or until you have stopped prescription pain medications.

Ice packs can be used to help alleviate pain and swelling. DO NOT apply ice directly on the skin. Avoid using hot compresses.

You will be going home with tensors. They should be worn for the first week even while sleeping.  Afterwards, you can switch to a sports bra for support. You should wear your support bra throughout the day and while you sleep. You should wait about 6 weeks until all the swelling has settled before you start purchasing custom-sized bras.

You are allowed a 1-hour break daily from wearing your support bra. You can use this time to shower and relax in bed. Otherwise, you should not perform any activities without wearing your bra.

Steri-Strips and a waterproof clear plastic dressing will be covering your incisions. These dressings will be changed at your 1-week follow-up.  If the waterproof plastic dressing gets wet/soaked, please remove the top layer and leave the Steri-Strips (paper strips) below intact.  You can shower with Steri-Strips exposed. After your shower, please pat the strips dry with a towel or blow dry with a dryer on a low-heat setting.

You should take a shower 48 hrs after your procedure. Remove your Tensors and shower with soap and water allowing it to run over the incisions. Keep the waterproof dressing intact, unless it's soaked.

You must AVOID heavy lifting and sudden/quick arm movements. NO reaching for or holding heavy items above your head.

No exercise for the next 3-6 weeks or as advised by Dr. Chivers or his nurse.

Do not expose the incision site to the sun for 6 weeks. 

Swelling, bruising, and pain are expected and will improve in 6-8 weeks.

For several days after the surgery, you will be at risk of fainting. If you suddenly feel hot and begin to sweat, lie down and bend your knees. A cold compress on the forehead/neck can help relieve these symptoms. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent this.

If you suddenly experience severe pain, swelling, and/or bruising in one breast, please call our office immediately. This can be indicative of a hematoma.