At 2 1/2 weeks post- op I did some light housework but I lifted something heavier than I should have for a few minutes. Later that day my left breast starting hurting some. The next day , it seemed a little better. Now 5 days later, it definitely aches quite a bit. I have no pain in my right breast. I It doesn't ache constantly but it does hurt more if I move. I walk around my block and that usually feels good. Now that causes pain in left breast. I am terrified about what may be wrong.
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After
breast reduction surgery, I advise the patients to take one week off from work.
The patients may return to work at that point, but may not engage in any
strenuous activity. At one month, the patients start low impact cardio. Up to
this point you should be sleeping on your back propped up...
Thank you for your question. In my practice, I've never had to detach the nipple as part of a breast reduction. This includes many breast reductions performed with sizes much larger than yours. It's usually left as a last resort option if tissue viability is potentially compromised at the en...
Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, you would be a good for a breast reduction and lift. I would recommend that you visit with several board certified plastic surgeons and look at results of women with your same body habits.
