Is it normal to still feel tired 8 days after breast reduction surgery? I’m 49, went off pain meds 2 nights ago.

Hello and thank you for your question, and for sharing your photos. The best procedure will likely be a revision reduction procedure, your previous scars can be used and the goal would be to help lift the breast tissue that has started to descend, "bottom out" to a higher position, and...

Everyone is different in how they handle pain. We as physicians are under a lot of pressure not to give out pain medication too much. The most appropriate thing to do about this would be to contact your surgeon. It may be that something is wrong. 

Hello, thank you for the question and I am sorry to hear that you are concerned. It's still early days, 4 months postoperatively your breasts have not reached the final shape, it will take longer to get more stable and closer to the final outcome. Also, the fact that you...

Based on your pictures it look like you are healing well, just give it more time for them to settle and continue to follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.

This is not unusual and with regular wound care and dressings this will heal. you need to keep in touch with your PS but generally one would not debride at this stage.

At this point in time, your scars should have already healed and you may already expose it. However, a sunscreen would be recommended for the first year to avoid hyperpigmentation that could darken your skin when exposed to sunlight.