16 days post op breast reduction and concerned about breast asymmetry, is this my final result? (Photos)

Question

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...

Aisha White, MD · Answer

At this point, you are very early in the healing process.  Post operative swelling can cause temporary differences in appearance and symmetry which will slowly resolve over time.  Allow some more time to heal and if you stil have concerns after this, I recommend you discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello, thank you for your recent question and photos! At this point it is early on to see your final results.  If you feel one side has gotten larger in size you may have fluid collection in that side causing this to look larger.  If you are concerned I would contact your surgeon.  Best of Luck!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations CircleBath on your recent Breast Reduction.  Swelling can take 6-8 months to come down completely.  Typically I would recommend a sports bra to be worn for compression to help bring the swelling down a little faster.  A little over two weeks post op is a little too early to determine if one breast is slightly larger then the other.  Follow up with your surgeon and follow their post operative instructions and best of luck with your recovery process.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

I wouldn't worry too much about breast asymmetry at only 16 days after your breast reduction.I have seen many breasts post-operatively from breast reduction that in the early phase looked quite asymmetrical, only to go on to be very symmetrical months after the operation. So, try to be patient because your breast shape and feel will change a lot over the next few months. Thanks for sharing!

Tuan A. Tran, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

I think that your operative sites are still settling down.  Give it about 6 weeks for inflammatory process and normal post-surgical changes to take place.  Breasts after reduction continue to change even after 1 year.  But if you are not satisfied with the symmetry after 6 weeks, please revisit your plastic surgeon.  Best wishes

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