Hello! I had a breast reduction in 2006, from a HHH, (that the surgeon said was much bigger to a DD) I never had very painful scars until about a month ago I noticed an area on the lower area of where the reduction was that was slightly raised and very painful to the touch. I also get sharp pains once in a while in my chest. Is this normal?? Why did it take so long for that area of the scar to be so painful?
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It is recommended that you wait until your breasts are done developing before getting a reduction. At 15 years of age you may want to wait perhaps another year before considering this surgery. If your breast are interfering with daily activities it may be appropirate for you to have a reduction....
It appears that most of your problem is with a shortening of the vertical scar as this scar matures it contracts thus causing the indentations. Continue to massage the area and it may just be fine.
You may want to wear a loose shirt or one that buttons down the from for the first week for ease and comfort. However, in my practice, the dressing is changed after the first 24 hours and you will be given a bra to wear. You will be able to wear any top you want, even a regular shirt that goes...