do breasts typically get smaller after the swelling goes down after a reduction? Some girls say that theirs have gotten a little bigger after the swelling. However, is it more common for the breasts to become smaller rather than larger once they have settled? Also, how much do the breasts "settle" or "drop" after surgery? I'm worried about them being a lot less perky once they heal. Thanks!
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Answer: Breast reduction swelling; do breasts typically get smaller after the swelling goes down after a reduction?
It is certainly possible to remove part or all of your remaining breast tissue to give you the size that you want. Depending on the amount of sagging that you might have, you might also require some sort of breast lift (mastopexy). I would suggest that you schedule an appointment with a b...
In my opinion I see no problem taking your iron supplementation after breast reduction. Having said this, please consult with your primary care physician and your plastic surgeon to get the optimal recommendation for you.
You are sending us doctors into a tizzy, because you didn't say WHERE the proposed fat transfer is going. I am going, first of all, to say yes on the fat transfer at the same time. Now I am going to blow up these other plastic surgeons opinions and say YES to fat transfer to the breasts at the...
