I recently got a tattoo just under my bra on my rib cage and forgot that soon I may be getting a breast reduction. Will a breast reduction change/stretch my tattoo? I’m really worried now, I’m really happy with how my tattoo looks now and I don’t want it to change when I get my reduction :( I’m seeing a surgeon next month so I will be able to ask about my tattoo then but I’m really worried about it and want some information sooner, thank you
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Hello and thank you for your question.
Reach out to your surgeon with any concerns or questions. Continue to follow your post operative instructions until you speak with him/her. Best wishes!
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I tell patients that I like for them to have a sports bra or soft compression bra after a reduction procedure. My other rule is no underwires for at least one month postop to make sure the crease incision is well-healed.
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Hello and thank you for your question.
Sometimes a suture does not dissolve and makes its way to the surface. Reach out to your surgeon to have it looked at. Best wishes!