I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
2-3 daysPre-Op
D 0Surgery day
D 1-3
D 5-6Office evaluation
Week 2-3
Week 6
Month 3-6
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
D 1-3
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
D 5-6Office evaluation
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
Week 2-3
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
Week 6
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
Month 3-6
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions – he will draw his surgical plan on you including where the incisions will be made.
- Surgery duration is 2-3.5 hours depending on the exact procedure performed and the amount of breast tissue being removed.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have 1 surgical drain per side.
- You will wake up with a special recovery bra. Continue to wear the bra at all times.
D 1-3
- The breasts will feel high on the chest. It takes a few weeks for them to settle.
- You will be sore and swollen however you will be able to independently do your daily household activities that do not require heavy lifting.
- You do not have any restrictions in your arm movement but avoid heavy or jerking movements.
- Continue wearing your recovery bra.
- Ice the breast to help reduce swelling and recover faster – ice it most beneficial the first 72 hours after surgery.
D 5-6: Office evaluation
- We will evaluate you in the office and remove your dressing and drains depending on fluid output.
- Continue wearing your supportive bra at all times, except showering.
Week 2-3
- Non-dissolving suture may be used around the areola and along the vertical incision; if so, they will be removed after approximately 15 days.
- Breasts will continue to settle into the appropriate position.
- Swelling and bruising will continue to resolve.
- You may start scar therapy – we will provide a specially formulated scar cream to you.
- Many patients return to work at this time depending on their job requirements.
Week 6
- Most of the swelling will have subsided and your breasts will feel soft.
- You may resume regular exercise.
- At this stage you will be allowed to submerge underwater. You may resume swimming, bathtub, ocean, etc.
- You will wear a supportive bra at all times until you are 6 weeks post-surgery.
Month 3-6
- Your final results are achieved.
- You may notice very minor changes from months 3-6.
- Final maintenance recommendations will be provided, and we are always available for further questions or concerns.
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