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6 Weeks Post-op + Breast Reduction

Is It Normal For Wounds To Still Be Leaking 6 Weeks Post Op? (photo)

I had breast reduction 6 weeks ago! But unfortunately I've developed some bad wounds! They leak daily & I still have to cover them with...

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Is This Swelling After Breast Reduction Normal? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post op and significantly more bigger one one side - is this normal and will it go down over time?

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Would A Breast Hematoma Post BR Permanently Affect The Final Result And Shape?

Six weeks ago had a breast reduction with a lift as soon as I work up in recovery I new there was something wrong with the right one when my bandages...

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Have a Seroma Following Breast Reduction 6 Weeks Post Op Do I Need Treatment? 5 1/2 Cm

Have a Seroma Following Breast Reduction 6 Weeks Post Op Do I Need Treatment? 5 1/2 Cm

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Bras After Breast Reduction?

Recently reduced to a 36D. I am approaching 6 weeks post op and looking for a sports bra. I do a lot of high impact exercising and this bra will be...

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Does Swelling After a Breast Reduction Fluctuate..somedays They Look Larger then Others? (photo)

I am almost 6 weeks post op...I knw swelling gradually decreases over a period of months, But somedays I feel like they look more swollen then other...

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6 Weeks out from Breast Reduction and Nowhere Near my Goal Size. Is This The Final Result?

After discussing at length, my PS assured me that I could go from a 34DDD to a small C cup, and I was very clear that I wanted him to err on the side...

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Post Op Breast Reduction Size?

I am 6 weeks post op breast reduction. I was hoping to go down from a UK 30H to about a 30E as I thought thus was a realistic Reduction. I went to buy...

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Opened Wound Got Bigger 6 Weeks Post BA; Any Suggestion?

I am 5 and a half weeks post breast reduction. I have an opened wound on my right breast for more than a week now and got bigger. I have been using...

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1000 G Removed from EACH Breast?

7 wk post opI had 1000 g removed from each breast. My pre reduction bra size was a 36g i was hoping to go to a C so far i am a DD and sad. My breast...

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