I wish someone would acknowledge the truth and quit telling me that my belly just "appears" bigger. In the 1.5 yr since my BR, I've gained 30lbs all in my belly. I'm not an over eater. Something about the breast reduction caused my body to react in a way that makes me store fat at a rapid pace. Could it have caused early menopause? Did it create a surge in hormones? Please don't tell me that its all in my head.Has this happened to anyone else?
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Hi. Nipple sensory changes/ loss after BR is the rule rather than exception. At 1.5 years after surgery, the sensation level you have is permanent. Frequent massaging of the nipples may help to reduce hypersensitivity
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Thank you for your query. While the post herpetic neuralgia is still in its more intense and initial stages, I would recommend waiting before any elective surgery. Once things have settled down and while you may still have some minor symptoms, you can go ahead with a breast reduction...
Swelling, bruising, sharp pains and slight asymmetry between the breasts are usually experienced post-op and may persist for a few months. It usually takes 6 months before seeing your final results as only at that time will you be fully healed. What you are seeing will still undergo changes as...
