Hi—In Dec 2022 I had a reduction and lift on both breasts at the same time as the lumpectomy on my left one. No lymph nodes or drains involved. I wore a compression bra 24/7 for 3 months until I began radiation. I was not told I needed to sleep on my back. I put thick gauze between the under-breast incisions and the bra for several weeks. The only discomfort was the feeling from the nerves healing in the breasts. Sudden but brief needle-like pains that lasted several weeks, getting fewer as time went on. I was both so relieved that the cancer was removed and so happy with my new “girls”, that it was easy to put up with the occasional weird feelings as they healed. I went from a droopy (I’m 74) DD to a perky C. I feel free and don’t always wear a bra now. Love it! All scars are pretty much gone now. Good luck and good recovery to you!