Are "square" breasts normal after reduction or do they go back to normal shape?

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I had a breast reduction October 24th and my dr used the technique that leaves an anchor shaped scar. Around my nipple, down my breast, and then under my breast. He said it is a very common technique. But it has left me with sort of, squarish shaped breast? Which has made me really self conscious. Do they go back to a normal shape of a breast once I begin wearing regular bras again? Or will they remain that shape? Also will an inverted nipple ever reverse? I know it's still soon but I need peace

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You are very early in the healing process, so the shape of your breasts will continue to change as you heal.  If the breasts have a square shape to them, I would recommend changing the bra you are wearing.  You should be wearing a bra that has cups not underwire.  This will help give the breasts a more natural shape as you heal and I would stay away from sports bras.  They tend to make the flat and square looking as you are healing.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Yes, the anchor pattern breast reduction often gives an early "square' appearance then improves with time. In my experience, the lollipop reduction technique not only has far less scars but also a better shape to start. In time your result should improve significantly.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

What you describe is typical for a inferior based or "T" pattern breast reduction. The distance from the nipple to the breast fold is kept shorter as a rule because over the next months the distance will stretch two centimeters or more and the breast shape will round out. Things should work out. Nipple inversion also is not uncommon, and even more so with a vertical reduction pattern, and this too will resolve for most.

Susan MacLennan, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.It is very common for the breast to look "boxy" or square in the early weeks after breast reduction. This is particularly common with some of the techniques that use an anchor scar, which is, as your surgeon mentioned, a very common technique.  Your breast will very likely change shape over the next several months and become somewhat less "square." The type of bra you wear probably won't influence your shape, but time and gravity will. Regarding an inverted nipple, this can sometimes happen after breast reduction. Give that some time, and if it is still bothersome after 4-6 months, talk to your surgeon about it. Breast reduction is a high satisfaction procedure, and it's very likely that you'll be happy with the end result.Best wishes.

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