How to reduce bruising and swelling Wear your compression bra and any donor-site garment consistently , exactly as your surgeon directs Keep well hydrated and eat a nutritious diet to support your bodys healing process Avoid smoking this is particularly important after fat transfer, since smoking directly reduces fat cell survival and can mean a poorer overall result, sometimes requiring repeat surgery Rest properly in the first week , avoiding driving, strenuous work, or exercise entirely Follow your surgeons postoperative instructions in full this genuinely affects how well the transferred fat survives and settles Is Fat Transfer to Breasts a Painful Procedure
The clinical significance of this effect is not fully characterized, but some providers recommend that women on oral contraceptives switch to a non-oral method (patch, ring, IUD, implant) when starting GLP-1 therapy, or use backup contraception during the titration period
A true plateau is when weight stays about the same for an extended period, even though treatment and habits have not changed
Consistently, compared with placebo, more participants receiving any of the three tirzepatide doses had reductions in body weight of at least 5%, 10% or 15% (ESM Table 2)