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Bumpy Discolored Areolas After Breast Reduction, What To Do? (photo)

I had a breast reduction just about a month ago now and I'm concerned about my areolas. They are bumpy where the stitches were and on one after...

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20 Days Post Op. Is It Too Early to Start Massaging my Scars? And When Will Swelling Decrease to be the Final Result? (photo)

I have 3 questions! I'm 20 days post Op (Breast Reduction), I was wondering if it is too early to start massaging my scars with creams? My second...

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How Large Can my Breasts Be After Reduction? (photo)

My details.. I am 5'10" and I weigh 213lbs. I carry a lot of muscle on my frame. I recently lost 25 pounds and I will probably lose 15-20...

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Will Getting a Breast Reduction Make Me Look Larger Around The Middle?

I'm 5'4 and 172 pounds. I carry most of my weight in my chest, arms, and my middle area. However, having large breasts has always given the...

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After Breast Reduction Will my Breasts Shrink More?

I just had reduction 4 days ago. I was a 36DD. I requested a full C. I am 5'5"1/2 and weigh 160. I hope that I picked the right size. I am regretting...

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Will Uneven Areolas After Breast Reduction Eventually Even Out?

My left areola is significantly smaller than the right and is quite uneven (the distance from my nipple to the top is smaller than from the nipple to...

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When Do You Know What Size You Will Be Post Breast Reduction? (photo)

I was about a 36 G/H and had 762 grams removed from my right and 556 grams removed from the left. I am 3 weeks post-op and tried on a 36 DDD bra I...

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Breasts Too High After Breast Reduction - Will They Settle Lower?

I just had a reduction and my breasts are too high up... I know that sounds like an odd thing to say because your that is the point of a reduction but...

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When is It Recommended for One to Go Bra Shopping After Surgery?

I had a reduction on Feb. 10th. I'm 5'4, 140 lbs. I asked to be in the fullB/smallC range. It is now two weeks later and nothing fits!...

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