My surgery was 7 weeks ago and I still feel tender and tight across my chest. It took me more than 6 weeks to feel better, probably because of the hematoma. I have to do warm compression everyday (after 4 weeks of healing) and probably it will take a few months to a year for the hematoma to go away completely. If you don't have hematoma, you will heal faster. The iron bra will go away after a while, from 4 to 6 weeks. Just relax and let ppl take care of you. It will get better. Hugs