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Will my breasts continue to get smaller after a breast reduction? 3 weeks post op.

Ally2797Feb 1, 2018
I was a 34DD, but my breasts were very low and saggy. I had a breast reduction and had 150g-200g removed from each breast. I got measured and was told that i am now 34C, but i feel like i am mutch bigger. It has been 3 weeks since I have done the operation.

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