I'm a 5'1, 105lb, 22 year old with 32DDD (possibly F) cups looking to get a reduction down to about a B cup. I've done a range of physical activities since I was & since puberty my large breasts have caused me difficulty and pain. I've recently gotten into rock climbing - I'm experiencing the same difficulties but I am finally in a position where I can start thinking about surgery. I'm wondering what would be the recovery time for a sport that puts so much stress on your chest and arm area.
October 19, 2017
Answer: Activities after breast reduction Dear djuvre,every patient heals differently. I tell my patients not to lift anything more than 8lbs for at least two weeks. It would be the best to follow your plastic surgeon's advice but I do not recommend more than walking for at least 4-6 weeks. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Activities after breast reduction Dear djuvre,every patient heals differently. I tell my patients not to lift anything more than 8lbs for at least two weeks. It would be the best to follow your plastic surgeon's advice but I do not recommend more than walking for at least 4-6 weeks. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: What is the recovery like after #breastreduction? Most breast reductions are performed on an outpatient basis in a AAAASF-certified operating room, meaning the facility is up to very high standards of accreditation. Patients usually spend up to a couple hours in the postoperative suite before being discharged in the care of a companion, family member or friend. Early postop recovery findings can include bruising and swelling, mild discomfort, reddish discoloration in the lower part of the breasts, numbness or diminished sensation in nipples, and some mental adjustment to the process of healing which most patients undergo. Most patients are advised to take a few days out of social circulation and it's ideal that you not drive yourself in the first 10 days or as long as you are taking any prescription pain medication. Most sutures are dissolvable but there may be a few that need to be removed at around 14 to 21 days postop.
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Answer: What is the recovery like after #breastreduction? Most breast reductions are performed on an outpatient basis in a AAAASF-certified operating room, meaning the facility is up to very high standards of accreditation. Patients usually spend up to a couple hours in the postoperative suite before being discharged in the care of a companion, family member or friend. Early postop recovery findings can include bruising and swelling, mild discomfort, reddish discoloration in the lower part of the breasts, numbness or diminished sensation in nipples, and some mental adjustment to the process of healing which most patients undergo. Most patients are advised to take a few days out of social circulation and it's ideal that you not drive yourself in the first 10 days or as long as you are taking any prescription pain medication. Most sutures are dissolvable but there may be a few that need to be removed at around 14 to 21 days postop.
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