Most people take one or two weeks off work, depending on your job. Sutures are usually removed in 3-5 days. This surgery is usually perfomed as outpatient surgery, under general anesthesia. Mastopexy takes about 1 to 2 hours to do. Yes, you will wear a special bra for 3-4 weeks afterwards.
Most patients are out of work for about one week.
This is sometimes done with other procedures, i.e. tummy tuck. Most commonly done on the hips, thighs, knees, and abdomen. Less commonly on the upper arms, ankles and small areas of the face. You will be swollen, black and blue for 10-14 days. You will be somewhat sore, especially in lower legs.