I am 5'2," 120 lbs, band size 30. Post op, I was a 32F cup with dense tissue. Approximately 1 1/2 pounds were removed from both breasts, with more being removed from the left. Currently I am fitting a 32 DD-DDD across a large variety of bra manufacturers. Does my result look proportional? Do I look as if I might be in danger of future sagging? Should I consider revision? I do feel some relief from my symptoms, but I am still fitting into old bras and feel saggy. Thank you for your opinion!
February 15, 2016
Answer: Reduced small enough? Your photos seem to indicate a pretty sizeable reduction. Whether it is "enough" is completely subjective. You said you have relief of some of your symptoms, which is great; and, in my opinion, your breasts now seem to match your overall build much better. At 8 months post-op your size is not going to change anymore, unless, of course, you gain weight. As far as sagging goes, unfortunately time marches on, and gravity does take its toll, so you can expect a little bit of sagging. I suggest you get fitted and buy some new bras that better match the new you. I think you will be much happier with your results, which really look quite good in the photo.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: Reduced small enough? Your photos seem to indicate a pretty sizeable reduction. Whether it is "enough" is completely subjective. You said you have relief of some of your symptoms, which is great; and, in my opinion, your breasts now seem to match your overall build much better. At 8 months post-op your size is not going to change anymore, unless, of course, you gain weight. As far as sagging goes, unfortunately time marches on, and gravity does take its toll, so you can expect a little bit of sagging. I suggest you get fitted and buy some new bras that better match the new you. I think you will be much happier with your results, which really look quite good in the photo.
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Post breast reduction - small enough? Thanks for your inquiry - "small enough" is truly a matter of opinion. I always tell my patient that the smaller they want to go after a reduction, the more chances of wound healing issues, blood supply issues to the nipples and permanent nipple numbness. Your post op photo looks pretty darn good - your incisions are healing well and you are symmetric. In terms of sizing, the questions to ask would be do you feel better in clothing? Do you have pain in your back/neck anymore? While it is always possible to go smaller, you do not want to be disproportionate in the opposite way - i.e. too small. With a 32 band size, it does not take a lot of extra tissue to go from a 32D to a 32DD or 32DDD. Regarding your feeling "saggy," even smaller breasts would have some degree of "hang" to them, unless you went to an A or B cup. I would recommend keeping your new breasts well supported with a bra (I sometimes recommend that my patients sleep in a sports bra for the first 3-6 months to keep them supported), and see how you feel about sizing and settling in a few months. If you are still unhappy then you should consider a revision, but I would really advise waiting some time for now.
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March 5, 2016
Answer: Post breast reduction - small enough? Thanks for your inquiry - "small enough" is truly a matter of opinion. I always tell my patient that the smaller they want to go after a reduction, the more chances of wound healing issues, blood supply issues to the nipples and permanent nipple numbness. Your post op photo looks pretty darn good - your incisions are healing well and you are symmetric. In terms of sizing, the questions to ask would be do you feel better in clothing? Do you have pain in your back/neck anymore? While it is always possible to go smaller, you do not want to be disproportionate in the opposite way - i.e. too small. With a 32 band size, it does not take a lot of extra tissue to go from a 32D to a 32DD or 32DDD. Regarding your feeling "saggy," even smaller breasts would have some degree of "hang" to them, unless you went to an A or B cup. I would recommend keeping your new breasts well supported with a bra (I sometimes recommend that my patients sleep in a sports bra for the first 3-6 months to keep them supported), and see how you feel about sizing and settling in a few months. If you are still unhappy then you should consider a revision, but I would really advise waiting some time for now.
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