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Breast Reduction - Breasts Get Bigger 2 Weeks Post Op?

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massoud87Aug 29, 2012

I had a breast reduction and I was wondering if it is normal or common to have the breasts be really small for the first week-week and a half after the reduction and start swelling after the two weeks. I know it is usually common for breasts to be large right after the operation but was wondering if it is also vice versa? Is it possible that swelling starts 2 weeks after or is this just the end result of my breasts?

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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Dec 9, 2012
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Dr. Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS
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Dr. Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS
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Dr. Robert Kratschmer, MD
Dr. Robert Kratschmer, MD
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Answered on Sep 4, 2012
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 31, 2012
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Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Aug 30, 2012
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