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?
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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