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
Day 1-3Hospital stay
Day 4Discharge to home
Day 10Office evaluation
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 3Office evaluation
Week 6Return to work
Week 8No restrictions
Month 3Discuss next phase of reconstruction
Month 4Revision surgery
Month 6-7Early results
Month 12Final results
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Day 1-3Hospital stay
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Day 4Discharge to home
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Day 10Office evaluation
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Week 2Office evaluation
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Week 3Office evaluation
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Week 6Return to work
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Week 8No restrictions
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Month 3Discuss next phase of reconstruction
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Month 4Revision surgery
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Month 6-7Early results
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Month 12Final results
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Prepare your house for recovery with helpful items including pillows, ice packs, & positioning wedges to help you maintain comfort after surgery.
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 placed.
- Surgery duration will vary depending on the procedures performed. Typically, 4 hours.
- This is an inpatient surgery you will send 3 nights in the hospital.
- You will be in a flexed position because of the abdominal tissue removed & you will be wearing an abdominal binder.
- DO NOT place any pressure on the side or front of the new flap.
Day 1-3 – Hospital stay
- You will be uncomfortable, sore, bruised and swollen; and lifting your legs and twisting will be painful and difficult.
- Ensure early ambulation to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Day 4 – Discharge to home
- You will be discharged from the hospital.
- Continue walking regularly throughout the house every 1-2 hours.
- Maintain a flexed position.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- Continue wearing the abdominal binder.
Day 10 – Office evaluation
- All dressings will be removed, and further instruction will be provided.
- Swelling is normal, and a compression garment will help resolve swelling, and provide support while you heal.
- Fatigue is normal, be sure to take lots of rest.
Week 2 – Office evaluation
- Keep activity light within the house, no laundry, vacuuming, sweeping, dishwasher etc.
- No exercise yet besides walking.
- Start working towards an upright posture.
- Continue wearing garment at all times.
Week 3 – Office evaluation
- Most patients can maintain an upright posture at this time.
- Most patients may begin scar therapy.
- You may return to work if your job requires light activity.
Week 6 – Office evaluation
- You may remove the compression garment if desired.
- All patients can return to work.
- May begin to increase exercise activity.
Week 8 – No restrictions
- May exercise as desired.
- Often it takes up to two months for patients to be comfortable doing everything they did before surgery, without feeling tired.
- The area around your incision may feel numb, this is normal and may resolve over time.
Month 3 – Discuss next phase of reconstruction
- Majority of the swelling will be resolved.
- Your scars will still appear noticeable. Your scar may start out red and raised but will fade over time.
- At this time we will discuss what revision will be needed. We will plan your next surgery to the reconstructed breast, and any surgery to the opposite breast for symmetry.
Month 4 – Revision surgery
- Any surgical revisions or staged surgeries will be performed to provide the best breast shape and symmetry.
Month 6-7 Early results
- Evaluate for symmetry and if further surgeries are needed surgical plans will be discussed.
Month 12 – Final results
- Scars are healed – but will continue to fade over time.
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