I had a breast reduction two weeks ago. I started at a 32F, and my doctor and I agreed that "around" a small C-cup would be better for my petite, athletic frame. I have had an excellent recovery so far; however, my breasts are still big for my size. I can even fit into a DD-cup bra. I'm a bit nervous that I will have gone through a major surgery and still have over-sized breasts. Even though my breast size hasn't decreased much since the day after surgery, could they are still swollen? If not, can this be corrected without undergoing extensive surgery again?
Answer: Post op swelling after breast reduction Two weeks is very early after a breast reduction--you will certainly still have a lot of the expected and normal postoperative edema. I typically tell patients that postoperative swelling resolves slowly; maybe 80% is resolved within 6-8 weeks, but the rest may take up to 6-8 months to resolve. Be patient!
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Answer: Post op swelling after breast reduction Two weeks is very early after a breast reduction--you will certainly still have a lot of the expected and normal postoperative edema. I typically tell patients that postoperative swelling resolves slowly; maybe 80% is resolved within 6-8 weeks, but the rest may take up to 6-8 months to resolve. Be patient!
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January 6, 2025
Answer: Breast Size and Swelling Swelling is a normal part of the recovery process after breast reduction surgery, and it typically lasts for several weeks to months. At two weeks post-op, it’s still common to experience noticeable swelling, which can make the breasts appear larger than expected. In general, the majority of the swelling will subside within the first 4-6 weeks, but some residual swelling may persist for up to 3-4 months. It's important to be patient and allow time for the body to heal fully, as the final shape and size of the breasts will become more evident after about 3-6 months. I advise my patients to not buy lots of new bras until about 3 months since there may be some minor swelling (even 5-10%) at that period.
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January 6, 2025
Answer: Breast Size and Swelling Swelling is a normal part of the recovery process after breast reduction surgery, and it typically lasts for several weeks to months. At two weeks post-op, it’s still common to experience noticeable swelling, which can make the breasts appear larger than expected. In general, the majority of the swelling will subside within the first 4-6 weeks, but some residual swelling may persist for up to 3-4 months. It's important to be patient and allow time for the body to heal fully, as the final shape and size of the breasts will become more evident after about 3-6 months. I advise my patients to not buy lots of new bras until about 3 months since there may be some minor swelling (even 5-10%) at that period.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Swelling After Breast Reduction Breast reduction recovery happens over 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery. As time goes on, you will see a steady decline in swelling. By week 6, the majority of your swelling should be gone. However, it can last up to 3-4 months. If your swelling persists longer than 4 months, you should talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Best of luck to you.
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December 13, 2022
Answer: Swelling After Breast Reduction Breast reduction recovery happens over 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery. As time goes on, you will see a steady decline in swelling. By week 6, the majority of your swelling should be gone. However, it can last up to 3-4 months. If your swelling persists longer than 4 months, you should talk to your surgeon about your concerns. Best of luck to you.
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June 2, 2021
Answer: At two weeks post-surgery, you can be very swollen. Hi there, this is a great question. At 2 weeks out, you are still very swollen. You probably aren’t going to see your final outcome for 2-3 months. After 2-3 months time, your size is pretty much going to be what it’s going to be. At that time you can assess whether you’re too big or too small.
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June 2, 2021
Answer: At two weeks post-surgery, you can be very swollen. Hi there, this is a great question. At 2 weeks out, you are still very swollen. You probably aren’t going to see your final outcome for 2-3 months. After 2-3 months time, your size is pretty much going to be what it’s going to be. At that time you can assess whether you’re too big or too small.
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March 14, 2021
Answer: Swelling after breast reduction surgery A breast reduction operation will have post operative swelling in first few weeks. The patients are advised to use surgical bra regularly in initial few weeks. Swelling starts to improve from week 2 and continues to get better. By 6-8 weeks majority of the welling can be down but overall swelling takes unto 6 months to go down. Continued use of surgical bra is helpful in getting the swelling to go down.
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March 14, 2021
Answer: Swelling after breast reduction surgery A breast reduction operation will have post operative swelling in first few weeks. The patients are advised to use surgical bra regularly in initial few weeks. Swelling starts to improve from week 2 and continues to get better. By 6-8 weeks majority of the welling can be down but overall swelling takes unto 6 months to go down. Continued use of surgical bra is helpful in getting the swelling to go down.
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