Every patient who comes to our Scottsdale Plastic Surgery office differs in regards to how quickly the body heals. Generally, younger and healthier patients recover more rapidly. When planning your surgery, you must expect to take at least a week off from any activity that puts additional stress or pulls on the upper body – including stretching, lifting, or raising your arms. You are advised to take at least one week off from work. Some patients may need more time, but a typical patient feels strong enough to return to work (other than jobs requiring heavy physical activities such as lifting) after approximately one week. You will wear a compression garment to secure your new breasts while healing for up to six weeks. Dr. Andres will advise you when you can remove it.