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How long do I have to wait to bind after a breast reduction?

samrwayAug 15, 2016
I'm biologically female, however i'm genderfluid and experience masculinity more than femininity. I often bind my chest when i feel more masculine. I was just wondering how long after a breast reduction would I have to wait to bind again? (I'm DDD cup and looking to go down to roughly a B or C cup)

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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