I’ve had my breasts reduced. Now what can I expect?

Surprisingly, breast reduction surgery involves very little pain. Muscles were not involved in the procedure and there are few nerves in breast tissue. A mild pain killer may be prescribed for any discomfort.
Two days after plastic cosmetic surgery you will visit your doctor to make sure the wounds are healing properly. Bandages will also be changed. For the first few weeks you should not do anything that will cause your blood pressure or heart rate to rise. After two weeks you can begin mild exercising and work can be resumed, as long as it’s not strenuous. Don’t sleep on your breasts for a month following surgery; this could cause your stitches to break, creating huge healing problems. Bruising will fade and swelling will go down within a few weeks. After a month your new breast shape will be noticeable and you will become aware of the loss of the excess breast weight.
Something major to consider before you breast reduction cosmetic surgery, is the risk of scarring. It is the foremost biggest complication. Since there is tremendous tension on the incisions it can increase scarring. Doctors use very fine sutures, or glue, on the surface incisions to prevent this complication. Supportive bras, worn for several months following breast reduction cosmetic surgery, have some benefits with decreasing scarring.
A third of the women report numb nipples after surgery. This could be due to circulation problems; smokers, diabetics, and women suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are at risk developing this complication.
An imperfect shape is a common problem. Nipples could be positioned too high on the breast, creating an odd look. Also, since most women have one breast bigger than the other, a doctor will make an artistic judgment during surgery and remove more tissue from one breast to try and balance them out. Sometimes this results in uneven breasts.
For best results find a good doctor and follow closely all his pre and post operative advice.

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