Are these breast reduction results acceptable? 3 months post-op.

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I feel that they are quite different, the nipples point in different directions.  I was a 34ddd prior and wanted to be a C and they are a D. I feel that the are still a little saggy. I fail the pencil test. My scars are raised and hypertrophic. I still have bra strap/shoulder pain. I think they are still too big. Should I ask my surgeon to redo them or seek a second opinion? Do my breasts look good or could they be improved? Not sure if I was expecting too much or if I should seek a second opinion.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hi! It's hard to tell without pre-op photos. Overall it looks like you have good results. You have to remember a reduction will not add upper pole fullness. I would suggest your talk to your surgeon about your concerns.

Clayton Crantford, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question and photos. Without seeing your before pictures it is difficult to comment on your after photos. That being said, your results are acceptable and I do not think a revision would give you significantly better results. The breasts will still change over the next several months and the scars will continue to improve. I recommend continuing to follow up closely with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Robert Drielsma, MBBS, BSc, FRACS · Answer

The results from your breast reduction look excellent.  Congratulations to your surgeon and well done for having the procedure - you must feel much more comfortable no

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

While not perfect, your results are well within acceptable. Significantly better is unrealistic. You should give them another 6 months for all swelling to go away and see how you feel. Hopefully, you will leave them alone. Meantime, please follow your surgeon's advice re scar therapy.

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Are these breast reduction results acceptable? 3 months post-op.

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