I Feel Fluid and Air Pockets in my Breasts 6 Days Post Op from Breast Reduction? Is This Normal? I Hear Squishing?

It appears to me as though your right breast is noticeably larger than your left.  This could be swelling still at only 3 weeks postop, but in all honesty, I am afraid that with this much disparity, it most likely represents under-resection of tissue on the left relative to the right....

I tell my patients not to lift heavy objects for several weeks.  Holding a baby could be ok within a few weeks, but I would avoid lifting the baby up.  Best to check with your doctor.

I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your disproportionately large breasts are causing you.  It is probable that you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts...

 Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  Although online consultants will not be able to answer your question about the amount of tissue that should be removed with...

Absorbable staples are sometimes used to close incisions. They can rotate and become more superficial and painful. In some situations it can poke through the skin. In situations like yours removal of staples at the surface that are painful would help.  Discuss this matter with your surgeon.

I am sorry to hear about the problems your disproportionately large breasts have caused you. This can be especially difficult given your relatively young age. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  Most ...