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Post Breast Reduction - Nipple Height

Okay so I had a reduction on dec.29.2010. It was only on my right breast to correct the asymmetry I had. my right was a 32ddd while my left is a 32c-d. After the surgery my right breast seems smaller than my left and also the nipple is considerably higher. Will this change? I am concerned that is is smaller because shouldn't it be larger due to swelling? I am worried about this. Will it change? Also i am still very numb. How long will it take before I know if I will ever have feeling?

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One sided Breast reduction and results are not even

IT is still very early after breast reduction surgery to judge the resutls. A reviesion may be required on the right OR left breasts but it is probably best to wati 6-9 monhts.

Brest reduction

If your breast is smaller jsut after surgery it will stay smaller than the opposite breast after tthe swelling disppears.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast changes after Breast reduction

Short answer: Wait, wait, and wait some more... Long answer: your surgery was 12/29/2010. Today is 1/1/2011.. three days ago. Although the surgery took approximately 2 hours or less, the final breast shape, position, and sensation will not be apparent for 3-6 months after surgery. How your breast reshapes is dependent on the technique used to perform the reduction. A traditional reduction, with an anchor shaped scar, initially may look boxy in shape. The vertical incision... more

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS

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Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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Nipple position is unlikely to change after breast reduction or lift

Nipples remain almost exactly where they were placed during breast reduction and breast lift surgery. The rest of the breast ay sag with time, but the sternal notch to nipple distance remains very stable.

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Breast Reduction: Q&A

Post Breast Reduction - Nipple Height