How Long After Major Breast Reduction Until I See my New Size Breasts?

The final appearance, shape, and movement are not exactly the same as normal breasts. The surgically enlarged breasts do not move in the same way as normal breasts. They tend to be firmer. The contours are usually somewhat different than normal breasts. In some patients these discrepancies may be rather noticeable. Although every effort is made to place the implants symmetrically, complete symmetry is rarely achieved. Immediately after surgery, the breasts are swollen and firmer. The final shape and size is approximated after 2 to 3 months, but up to one year may be required for the end result.

Thank you for the question.

It usually takes at least 6 months after breast reduction surgery to see the final shape and size of the breasts. It is hard to promise or predict  final cup size after breast reduction surgery. With breast redcution breast tissue is removed and   the breast shape and position are changed. This change in position and shape alone may result in a different cup size or a different level of filling  the cup of a bra.  For example, a breast that sits lower on the chest wall may require a larger cup size bra than the same volume breast sitting higher on the chest wall.

Therefore you should not  base your goals or the success of your operation  based on a cup  size which may vary depending on who makes the bra.

I hope this helps.

First and foremost I do not guarantee size after breast reduction.  It is very difficult to achieve.  You are only one month out from surgery and your breast will continue to soften over the next 2-5 months.  Give it more time before you try to determine your ultimate size.

Dr. ES