Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAfter Breast Reduction Surgery Will my Breasts Fall Down?
I had breast reduction surgery last year,my husband always say that my breast are falling down to me it's seem the same as i had done opperation is it true the breast can come down for a period of time ?
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OOPRIYAA
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Breast Reduction - After Breast Reduction Surgery Will my Breasts Fall Down?
Well, there is nothing about this surgery that reverses or prevents the effects of gravity - gravity always wins. But the other question is how much breast tissue was removed - if relatively little was removed then it follows that they will start to drop sooner than if more tissue were removed.
It takes about 6-12 months for breasts to settle, and up to two years to see the final results. I hope that this helps and good luck,
Dr. E
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Breasts after reduction still subject to gravity and should be supported.
After breast reduction the remaining breast tissue has weight and as such can be pulled inferiorward by gravity over time. This is why support with a bra is important after reduction surgery.
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Breasts settling after a breast reduction
Absolutely, the breast shape changes after a breast reduction. You likely looked very full and perky right after your surgery. But your skin is your skin, and we can't change skin QUALITY with any surgery, only skin QUANTITY. So you should expect your breasts to settle over time, making them less full on top and more full on bottom. It might be useful for you to review your "before" photos--I'll bet you still have a dramatic improvement, even though...
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Some laxity is expected after breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery is a major breast lift at the same time. The length of time that the breast will maintain in the elevated position is dependant on the quality of your skin and the weight of the tissue. All skin will continue to age and allow some stretching and laxity, this will let the breasts soften and sag a little bit. Most of the skin stretch will happen in the first year and then will continue very slowly over time as you age.
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Breast Reduction Surgery Reduces Breast Size & Lifts Breasts Into Normal Position
Breast reduction surgery accomplishes several aesthetic goals. The procedure not only reduces breast size, but also lifts the breast into normal position and reduces areola size. Unfortunately, the effects of gravity are unrelenting. Although, the breasts are lifted with this procedure, there is continuous downward pressure following surgery. This often results in recurrent breast sag. In other words, we can set the clock back, but can never stop it from ticking...
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Changes after Breast Reduction?
Congratulations on having had the breast reduction procedure; it tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
Breast do tend to “drop and settle” after breast reduction surgery. It may take one year before you see the results of the surgery. If you have continued concerns your plastic surgeon will be in the best position to help answer questions and concerns ( after direct examination).
Best wishes.
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What you described sounds like a condition called bottoming out. This is possible to correct
What you described sounds like a condition called bottoming out.
This can occur after some breast reduction techniques whether the majority of the tissue is kept at the bottom or the lower part of the breast.
With gravity changes this tissue moves downwards giving a longer appearance to the lower part of the breast.
This is possible to correct but normally end with further surgery in reducing and elevating this lower tissue.
It maybe worth if you are concerned about it I...
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Breasts that fall after breast reduction
The most common cause for "falling breasts" following a reduction mammoplasty is that they were not made small enough. Most woman with very large breast want a little taken off but not a lot. The majority still desire to be a "D" cup and not a "C". This causes the skin to stretch below the nipple or "bottom out" with time. The nipple/areolar complex remains in place but the skin below stretches. This may be...
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Breast reduction surgery turns the clock back, but does not stop it!
Breast reduction surgery lifts and reduces the size of the breast. Immediately after surgery there will be some settling of the breasts as the swelling goes away. Then the breasts will start to sag slowly over time. Those things that can influence sagging include pregnancy, weight gains or losses, going braless and lots of exercise without good support.
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Sagging after Breast Reduction
It is normal for gradual "settling" of the breasts after breast surgery, where gravity exerts some force on the breasts in a downward direction. There is no such thing as permanent superior fullness. The breasts will never be how they were before. The amount of recurrent sagging can be related to many factors including the residual size of your breasts, your skin tone, age, pregnancy, and whether or not you wear a bra regularly.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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