I got my reduction on 3/8/24. And it went fine. Had a small infection on one nipple. But other than that went great. Went from 36H to like 36D now. And I feel like they’re still kinda boxy and one has an indent on the bottom where the scar is. Will this settle eventually? Or will I need to go see a surgeon?
Answer: Secondary Breast Surgery Yes, you should visit with a surgeon and discuss your desires and review your anatomy. Scars will evolve some more with time but it's likely going to remain roughly the same way. Your situation can likely be improved with strategic skin removal including removal of current scars.
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Answer: Secondary Breast Surgery Yes, you should visit with a surgeon and discuss your desires and review your anatomy. Scars will evolve some more with time but it's likely going to remain roughly the same way. Your situation can likely be improved with strategic skin removal including removal of current scars.
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April 30, 2025
Answer: Shape changes after breast reduction Breasts progress through a very normal and relatively predictable change in shape from the immediate post op period through the first year after surgery. At first, breasts are swollen, ride high on the chest wall and may resemble an augmentation. This settles in the first 1-3 months, and the breast resumes a more natural slope with the majority of the breast tissue at the level of the areola and below. Usually these changes stabilize between 3-6 months post-op and any additional changes are slight. This suggests that the results you see today are as close to the final result that you will be after your surgery. If the appearance of your breasts today are not satisfactory to you, you may want to consider sharing your concerns with your surgeon and discussing options. Addressing these concerns will likely require a discussion about surgical options.
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April 30, 2025
Answer: Shape changes after breast reduction Breasts progress through a very normal and relatively predictable change in shape from the immediate post op period through the first year after surgery. At first, breasts are swollen, ride high on the chest wall and may resemble an augmentation. This settles in the first 1-3 months, and the breast resumes a more natural slope with the majority of the breast tissue at the level of the areola and below. Usually these changes stabilize between 3-6 months post-op and any additional changes are slight. This suggests that the results you see today are as close to the final result that you will be after your surgery. If the appearance of your breasts today are not satisfactory to you, you may want to consider sharing your concerns with your surgeon and discussing options. Addressing these concerns will likely require a discussion about surgical options.
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April 25, 2025
Answer: Reduction results Dear Sociable120807,
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April 25, 2025
Answer: Reduction results Dear Sociable120807,
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April 13, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction revision Hello and thank you for your question.
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April 13, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction revision Hello and thank you for your question.
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April 9, 2025
Answer: Revision Surgery Thank you for your question. By one year, most post-surgical swelling has resolved, and the final shape is usually established. A boxy breast shape or indented scar at this stage may not fully settle with time alone. Revision surgery is needed to refine the breast contour and correct indentation from scarring. It’s a good idea to consult with your surgeon—or get a second opinion—to evaluate whether revision surgery could help improve the shape and scar.
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April 9, 2025
Answer: Revision Surgery Thank you for your question. By one year, most post-surgical swelling has resolved, and the final shape is usually established. A boxy breast shape or indented scar at this stage may not fully settle with time alone. Revision surgery is needed to refine the breast contour and correct indentation from scarring. It’s a good idea to consult with your surgeon—or get a second opinion—to evaluate whether revision surgery could help improve the shape and scar.
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