I've read that sleeping with a bra can maintain your new shape and perkiness but I've also read that it has been linked to breast cancer. Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Ideal breast size is difficult to define, but certainly one of the main goals of the surgery will be removing enough tissue that you have relief of your neck, back and shoulder pain and be happy with your new breast size! It is nice to balance the chest with the hips. Most reductions...
Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
You have had a classical lollipop single scar reduction technique. The results are exactly as one would expect at this stage, and yes, the puckering will settle usually by 3 months. I am sure you will be delighted with the end result.
Two weeks is very early in the recovery period and it is normal to have substantial swelling at this time. You can anticipate a significant volume reduction over the next few weeks. If you are curious as to your future bra size, your surgeon should have records of the weight of the tissue...
