I was a 32G before my operation, and I am now estimated 32D. I know that there can be a difference in swelling between breasts (one being more swollen than the other) but I feel that my left breast is a whole cup size smaller than my right! Is this normal? At my last check up my surgeon said I was healing amazingly well and did not seem to be concerned/ notice the size difference. I however remain worried about my final result...
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Reduction #breastreduction
At
size 40, each 300 cc’s corresponds to one cup size. To go from a DD to a B, would require 900
gram removal. The better technique I
recommend is The Bellesoma Method. Pain
is relieved by transferring the weight of the breast to the underlying
pectoralis major muscle so you do not need exce...
Ben Brown, MD (license emergency restriction) says:
This is likely liquefied fat in your drain, which is common after breast reduction when a large portion of the tissue that is removed is glandular tissue with interlaced fat. Some of the remaining fat in your breast which does not receive blood supply anymore after surgery may harden and liquefy...
Thanks for the question. If there were some photos to review that would be helpful. Also did the surgeon perform a pedicle technique or free nipple grafts? If the color of the nipple areola complex has changed and definitely seems cooler compared to the remainder of the breast...