Correcting Breast Reduction results?

I had Breast reduction 4 months ago. My surgeon says that my breasts are sagging and that as a result my nipples are going to appear too high. He also says that the nipples have grown - so they are larger than they should be. What can I do?

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2 answers to “Correcting Breast Reduction results?”

A: Let things heal, then consider Breast Reduction revision

John P. Di Saia, MD

Helo, I am sorry to hear of your problems with breast reduction surgery. After an operation of this sort, it takes six months to a year for the tissues to heal and soften to the extent that operating once again can have the best chance of improvement. I would advise allowing the result to mature this way... more

A: Too early for additional surgery

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    You are right about the implications of breast reduction surgery. Most plastic surgeons will tell you that their most gratified patients are breast reduction patients. I always try to dicuss what a change it will be though because in some women's cases, that is part of what they are and will... more

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