I'm going to have a Breast reduction done. What can I expect in the recovery time?

Answer 1

Been there.

Well, not quite. I had a breast lift. Pretty much the same incisions.

A little background: I had lost a lot of weight and had several surgeries to remove extra skin. I had a tummy tuck and the extra skin on my arms removed at the same time. The breast lift was done a couple of months after that. My plastic surgeon (who was WONNNNNderful) told me before my breast surgery that I would have very little pain. She knew I had something to compare it to.

Even though she told me that, I was really surprised how little pain there was. It was done on an outpatient basis, and they wrapped my chest in ace bandages and told me to see the doctor in two days.

I was kind of wondering what would be left, as the surgeon had told me she wasn't sure she could make more than an A cup out of what I had. So when they took the ace bandages off, I looked down at them, very pleased, and said, "They're CUTE!" They are cute, and they are C's, and no 50-something like me should have something that looks like a 20-year-old's, but I deserve it.

After I recovered from the anesthesia, which makes you really cloudy on surgery day and kind of hungover the next day, I didn't feel any limitations at all. The surgeon gave me pain pills, but I don't think I took them after the second day. They tell you what kind of bra to wear afterward so you don't damage your incisions.

The incisions for a breast reduction are pretty large, but it isn't like having abdominal surgery where they cut the muscle and it hurts every time you move.

So, don't plan anything the day of surgery or the day afterward. If you are really pain sensitive and want to take pain pills after the second day, don't plan anything that requires you to drive or think straight. In any case, you shouldn't be off work or school more than a week at worst, unless you get an infection or something.

But you doctor might tell you different, and your doctor has more than one case to base it on.

I hope your new ones are cute, too. All the best.

Answer 2

Hi,
After the breast reduction surgery, pressure bandages are applied to stop any bleeding, as well as help maintain shape. Bandages are kept in place usually for at least 2 weeks. The doctor may call from time to time to check on one’s health status and monitor healing. A visit back to the surgeon after 5-7 days is often recommended.

Answer 3

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Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Everyone's recovery time is different. Likely (and this is general) the first week will be quite painful, the 2nd and 3rd weeks will be uncomfortable.
Again though, those are general guidlines and dependant on several factors.
Good luck with the sugery!

Answer 5

.I am a nurse in Plastic surgery and you will heal very very fast, first weak some bruises and swelling but things will get better very soon.
You may feel soreness and tenderness for about 3 months. But not enough to get in the way of your everyday life, the results will be so worth it.
Check out plasticsurgeryjourneys.com and you can learn so very much.

Answer 6

Its different with everybody, but I was back to work in two weeks (take off longer if you are in a very active job). I was back to 100% after a few months.

Congrats. Check out this site:

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

Answer 7

Before undertaking this surgery please read what I have to advise, if you are a female.

1.Remember, bossoms are the major attraction for all males so healthier they are the better it is.
2.Do not tamper with your body. Normal growth and beauty is always better.
3.Preserve your assets and curves because they will be liked and adorned by your future life partener.