Immediately after a breast lift, you can expect to be in your post-surgical bra with gauze dressings. Usually, you will be able to shower after your first office visit (which is 24-48 hours after surgery). If you have drains, they will be removed when the output is less than 25cc/24hours. There may be some discomfort (a burning type of pain) which is the worst for the first three days, and bruising which may take 2 weeks to resolve.