Will my Breast Shape Return to Normal? (photo)

reduction/lift in Oct 2012. From 38F to 38C. My surgeon says C, I think, B. My breast do not fill the C cup and I have tried MANY. "B" cup fits better.My surgeon doesnt believe in tubes for drainage and I had alot of fluid buildup.As a result of swelling, I was asked to really rest for a month. I did this and healed nicely but the space caused by the swelling is still apparent on either side and puffs out.The scar along the sides of my breasts sticks out maybe due to stretching.

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Will my Breast Shape Return to Normal?

Current photos would make it possible to answer this. Better would be including befores also. Despite your verbal description, I really can't visualize what is going on. Please consider posting some picture. All the best.

Will My Breast Shape Change?

It's really too soon to worry about the shape of your breasts because this will most likely not be your final outcome. Because everyone heals differently, it can take 6-8 months for your final results. Keep in mind that you may need a little revision to correct some things that you and your surgeon feel can be improved upon. Try to be patient and give yourself some time to let your breasts settle and follow up with your surgeon with your concerns. Best of luck! more

Post op Breast Reduction Shape Changes

I think that breast size issues are one of the most difficult areas to address with surgery. Sometimes bra sizes make little sense and vary greatly by manufacturer. Rather than get into a discussion about cup sizes, I usually ask my patients how they like the way they look instead. Your post op photos demonstrate a flat appearance to the lower pole of the breast. This should improve over time with bottoming out. I would give it at least a year. Fullness on... more

Breast reduction

There really should not be a significant swelling at this point. I can not tell you anymore without an exam. Follow up with your PS

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction and Fluid Buildup at 4 Months

The fluid buildup may have caused a chronic cavity or may have prolonged your swelling. Hard to say without an exam. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Breast change after reduction

The breasts will still change with time that is for sure. As for your specific situation it is difficult to say without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Shape after Breast Reduction?

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure; generally speaking, this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Although, without direct examination or viewing pictures, it is difficult to advise you precisely, it is safe to say that your breasts will continue to change (hopefully for the better) during the first year after the breast reduction procedure. Hopefully, once the breasts have achieved a... more

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saltywater 18 Feb 2013

thank you to all the doctors who answered....comments were very helpful. One of you suggested it might have been a fluid cavity, I believe this may have happened and may be something that I'll have to live with...but having said all that, I would have the operation over again even with the same results as today I am living in comfort....and with a bra on, my breast look GREAT!!

saltywater 16 Feb 2013

thank you for responding Dr.Gottlieb. Not sure how to add a photo to this site. I don't have a before picture but easy to get the after but photo would certainly show you what I mean about shape of breasts. I am pleased with the relief from pain and don't regret surgery but shape due to swelling and no drainage is not so good.