Breasts are getting BIGGER two months after reduction. Why?

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I had a breast reduction two months ago. Yes, I know that my breasts at two months are probably still swollen, but shouldn't they be getting less swollen and smaller, and not bigger? My breasts are getting bigger by the week, I can tell by the way my bra fits. I haven't gained weight, I even lost a little when I quit birth control. So why are they getting bigger and not smaller as the swelling goes down?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

You may be doing too much in terms of physical activity this soon after surgery.  If you do something that results in swelling, stop.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

require an evaluation by your surgeon to determine what could be causing it.  I've never seen a breast get larger in the early post-op phase in my patients so you should see your surgeon to be evaluated.

Amira Sanki, MBBS Hons, FRACS, PhD · Answer

Do not stress too much as swelling can fluctuate over the first few weeks following a breast reduction, and to a lesser extent over the first few months. Perhaps your breasts are fluctuating in size under hormonal variation now that you have stopped the pill?  A breast reduction is an absolute procedure- for example, if your surgeon removed 600g of breast tissue then your breasts must be 600g smaller. The only way for your breasts to grow in size is if you put on weight. You will not see the end result of your breast size and shape for at least 3 months. If you are still concerned, I would check in with your surgeon.

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