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• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
• Fluid accumulation
• Infection
• Poor healing of incisions
• Possibility of revisional surgery
• Potential partial or total loss of nipple and areola

The list provided by the ASPS is similarly comprehensive compared to the ChatGPT list. Both include
complications not listed by the other platform. For example, ChatGPT includes loss of breastfeeding ability,
unlike the ASPS. The ASPS includes loss of nipple and areola, but ChatGPT does not. These are, however,
all potential complications of breast lifts. ChatGPT additionally includes descriptions of these risks and
emphasizes following pre- and postoperative instructions and maintaining realistic expectations, while the
ASPS does not.

How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
This answer begins with a statement about how recovery time can vary from person to person based on a
variety of factors. It then divides the postoperative time frame into 6 sections: immediate postoperative
period (first few days), first week, first two weeks, two to four weeks, four to six weeks, and six weeks
onward. The details of these sections are very similar to the corresponding section in the liposuction
sample. These include the time frame for swelling and bruising reduction, resuming increasingly strenuous
activities, and supportive surgical bra usage. It also discusses how full recovery can take several months and
scarring management. The next section on assistance the patient may need during recovery is basically
identical to the sample liposuction section.

Unlike with the other procedures, there is no ASPS blog on the timeline of recovery for breast lifts. There is
an article on what to expect during recovery. In comparison to this, ChatGPT’s response is much more
detailed and provides a timeline of what to expect over the course of the recovery. ChatGPT again leaves out
information on changing dressings, caring for the wound, and drains, which this ASPS article does discuss.
There is no ASPS blog on assistance the patient may need during recovery and no assistance is mentioned
in this article.

What will my breast lift look like over time?
The response begins by explaining that breast lifts can be affected by factors including aging, lifestyle,
genetics, and surgical techniques and that it is important to have a realistic expectation of the results. It then
lists general considerations with 2-3 sentences of explanation: immediate results, changes in swelling,
scarring, natural aging and gravitational effects, weight fluctuations, lifestyle factors, breast support, and
follow-up care. It ends with two paragraphs elucidating the importance of communicating with your
surgeon and following maintenance guidelines, as well as explaining how outcomes vary between
individuals and that some people desire adjustments.

An ASPS article briefly discusses that the results may change over time due to aging and gravity. It does not
discuss in depth the way ChatGPT does or touch on the majority of the other considerations discussed in
ChatGPT’s response. Additionally, the ASPS discusses how weight maintenance and a healthy lifestyle can
help the patient maintain their look longer, and the ChatGPT response does not discuss this. Finally, the
ASPS article emphasizes the importance of waiting until childbearing is completed to undergo breast lifts, as
pregnancy can minimize or reverse the results. ChatGPT does not discuss pregnancy’s impact on breast lift
results.