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You have to remember that it takes time for your body to heal. You are just 1 month post surgery. I tell my patients that the first 3 months about 60% of the swelling is gone and at 6 months all the swelling should be resolved, sometimes it does take longer. Make sure you speak to your surgeon with any concerns you may have. Best of luck.
Dear Veronica919,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast reduction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Hi and welcome to our forum!From the photographs, I see the residual fullness about which you are concerned. The surgical procedure was traumatic to the soft tissues, which will result in swelling which may totally mask the surgical result for at least 6 months or longer. I recommend continued followup with your surgeon. Express your concerns.Best wishes...
But for your insurance to cover this, you must have a minimum amount of tissue removed. And you must be willing to accept whatever the outcome is from this. You can certainly request that your surgeon remove the 'minimum' amount that will still qualify you for coverage if you want to keep as m...
I would focus primarily on your desired result, not chasing a number that the insurance company dictates. You may end up too small and be unhappy. Usually in a breast reduction about half the tissue is removed along with a lot of skin. Cup size is hard to predict but most...
Thank you for your question. Most patients are back to work at a desk job within 2 weeks, however, you may not lift anything greater than 10lbs for 3 weeks, and no vigorous activity for 3 weeks. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!