9 weeks out from breast reduction/lift and still tender and sore. Is this normal? Is this this size I am going to be ?

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I am almost 9 weeks post -op from a breast reduction and lift. I am still very tender and sore. I feel like I am still a little swollen. I had a lollipop lift and some liposuction on my breasts as well. Is this normal 9 weeks post op? Is this the size I am going to be? I thought I'd be smaller. I was a 36 D. I am now a 36 C in some bras, but others I am still a 36 D. I was pretty clear with my surgeon that I wanted to be a B cup.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, the swelling and soreness is still very normal.  Give it more time and communicate with your surgeon.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 9 weeks post breast reduction, it is not uncommon to have some discomfort still. It is always good to review this with your surgeon in person to make sure everything is ok.

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Some soreness and tenderness in breasts is normal at 9 weeks.  Size issue can only be answered by your doctor.

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