Swelling and bruising may occur after surgery, and how long they take to subside varies from person to person. A scar remains at the incision site, and in rare cases bleeding, infection, inflammation, or left–right asymmetry may occur, which may require additional treatment. The wider the area of loose skin that is removed, the longer the incision lines, and after surgery the sensation of the nipples, areolae, and breast skin may become reduced or change. Breastfeeding may become difficult after surgery, and in rare cases blood circulation to the nipple and areola may be impaired, or the two nipples may look as if they are at different positions. When an implant is placed at the same time, capsular contracture, rupture or displacement of the implant, or rippling, in which folds of the implant can be felt or seen through the skin, may occur. Even after surgery, the breasts may sag again with aging, weight change, pregnancy, and childbirth, so if you are planning childbirth or weight loss, please tell us at your consultation. Please tell us at your pre-surgery consultation about any medications you take, including blood thinners such as anticoagulants, as well as any medical conditions and whether you smoke. During recovery, please avoid alcohol and smoking and attend follow-up visits as scheduled. Please make your decision after you have been fully informed of the risks and of alternative options. Results and recovery vary from person to person.