Breasts Too High After Breast Reduction - Will They Settle Lower?

Question

I just had a reduction and my breasts are too high up... I know that sounds like an odd thing to say because your that is the point of a reduction but they almost look like pecs....I am very unhappy right now, what should I do? Will they "settle" or fall down over time like breast implants do?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is definitely too early to tell whether this is the final resting place for your breasts. You may find that the breasts do continue to descend over the next several months.  Keep a close follow-up with your surgeon.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, gravity always wins. Your breasts will start to sag again over time. The extent to which they fall is dependent upon several different factors so every patient will have different results. 
However, breast being too high after a reduction is not a common complaint. I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon as I cannot advise without examining you. He/she should be able to give you the best advice.
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Yes, the breasts do tend to &ldquo;drop and settle&rdquo; with time. You will notice this happening for the first several months after surgery.

	Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If it is very early, then they might look a bit high initially. Usually they settle down and fall a bit.

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Things do settle over the first few months after a breast reduction. What does your surgeon say? This might be OK or might be a problem. Without seeing you it is difficult to tell.
Best Regards.

Breasts Too High After Breast Reduction - Will They Settle Lower?

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