Dr. Pearl will discuss all of the details of your breast lift during your consultation, including how long your procedure should take. Generally, we allot about three to four hours for breast lift procedures. This is an outpatient surgery. After your breast lift is done, you will be moved to a monitored recovery area. You may remain there for an hour or two while your anesthesia wears off and you regain full alertness.
You cannot (and don't want to) drive after having a breast lift. Arrange to have someone drop you off at the surgery center and pick you up when you're ready to be released. A member of the staff will contact this person when your surgery is complete and also when you're ready for release.