8 days post BR, I have a shooting, pulling pain in my left breast and I have been feeling dizzy for 3 days now, is this normal?

Yes, bloating can be common after a breast reduction surgery. This bloating is usually due to a combination of factors, including the body's response to surgery, anesthesia, and medications such as pain relievers. The body's healing process and fluid retention can also contribute to bloating...

Dear lolo7806,based on your photos, it looks like your surgeon removed all the dead tissue and your wound looks clean. I suggest you to follow his instructions and keep the wound clean. It will probably take few weeks or months until the wound completely heals. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, A...

Hi and welcome to our forum! You appear to be demonstrating a skin fold overlying the sternum. This is not uncommon in the immediate postoperative period when the tissues are distorted by the swelling caused by the tissue trauma. This condition also occurs naturally in many large breasted...