After the surgery, the patient should drink a lot of water and stay active to get rid of the edema easily. The patient should wear a garment that will support his body. The garment is important during the recovery process, since there is a gap under the skin, where there was breast tissue or excess fat tissue before, the gap will adjust to the new situation of the body.
The garment should be used for at least 3 weeks. The patient should avoid heavy lifting and heavy sports during the recovery process for 3 weeks.