Patients should always remember that healing is a gradual process. Despite being up and about in a day or two after this type of cosmetic surgery, patients should always try to make provisions to rest in the first few days after surgery. Although many people go back to light work duties by 5-7 days others find it more appropriate to take a further 7-10 days to rest. Walking is helpful in the first 3-4 weeks as this improves the circulation and helps reduce the swelling, as well as the chance of blood clots developing. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity is prohibited in the first 6 weeks after cosmetic surgery.