Breast Reduction - Breasts Get Bigger 2 Weeks Post Op?

August 29, 2012
Asked By:massoud87

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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Answer: Swelling does not start 2 weeks after breast reduction

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 3, 2012

Answer: Swelling does not start 2 weeks after breast reduction

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 4, 2012

Answer: Swelling two weeks out.

September 4, 2012

Answer: Swelling two weeks out.

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