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Breast Reduction + 2 weeks post-op Q&A

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Is bloating common after a breast reduction? If so, for how long?

For anyone who has done breast reduction, how long did your stomach stay bloated? I am 17 days post surgery and it seems to be bigger

Can I take steri strips off myself? Im 12 days post op.

My PS told me to let the steri strips fall off on their own but pieces came loose in the shower so I peeled it and had to force some

Whats happening and what should I do? Horror breast reduction story. (photo)

Im 2 weeks post op and one breast is larger than one. The right breast feels like there is fluid in there. It hurts just to talk. My doctor

Will my nipple placement change after breast reduction? (photo)

I had asymmetrical breasts so I had a breast reduction on just the bigger side. The nipple of the breast that was worked on is a lot

Is Dark Purple Skin on the Scar Line Normal, Large Rope Like Scars, Drainage, Red Inflammation 12 Days Post Op? (photo)

I am 12 days post op went from a G cup down to approx C/D cup. I seem to have a lot of excess skin that has form rope like scars, RN

When can I stop dressing my incisions?

I had my surgery on January the eighth and it is now the twenty first. My Surgeon said to cover all incisions with vaseline and gauze and

Is it normal to have significant edema & sharp shooting pains in both breasts 17 days after breast reduction surgery? (Photos)

Hello. I am 17 days Breast Reduction Post-op. Of course I'm still swollen and have discomfort. I have edema in both breast and have sharp

2 weeks post-op there is redness, warmth to the touch, and numbness. Is there an infection?

I had a breast reduction about 2 weeks.my breast have been feeling very uncomfortable and itchy theyre very red and warm to the touch. Also

2 weeks PO. I've noticed the skin has started peeling around the T incision. Is this normal? (photos)

Ive been using bacitracin and non stick gauze sponges, should I continue doing so?

Large wound opening up 2 weeks after breast reduction. What is the best course of action? (photo)

I have a opening under my right breast and was wondering what the beat course of action is. My left breast does not have this issue at all.