Question 1

what should i do after breast reduction surgery?

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Ask you Surgeon: Every surgeon has his/her own way of advising their patients.  I suggest you contact your surgeon.  Generally speaking, most patient should refrain from vigorous activity for 4-6 weeks following surgery and wear a support bra.

Question 2

what should i expect after breast reduction surgery?

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Breast Reduction: After breast reduction there will be some discomfort and possibly swelling.  Otherwise you will feel some relief from the removal of excess tissue.

Question 3

how do i feel zero pain after breast reduction surgery?

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Following : your doctor's advice, possibly tight wrapping of the chest/breasts. Keeping the incisions clean.  Zero pain may be an unrealistic expectation.

Question 4

how long is recovery time after breast reduction surgery?

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Not long: My pts  leave the hospital  the same day often w less pain  than they had preop. Waterproof dressings allow for no interruption in showering  but immersion in water is out for a few wks as are shock-inducing sports housework such as sweeping etc holding kicking toddlers&physical employment. Office work can beresumed as soon as pt feels up to it- often with in a day. Go out to eat the evening of!

Question 5

how long willnumbness last after breast reduction surgery?

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Months: Numbness post surgery is very common.  Depending on the amount of tissue removed during your breast reduction, numbness may last up to 6 months.  Some areas of numbness will never recover normal sensation.  Approximately 15% of women post reduction mammoplasty have decreased nipple sensitivity that will remain permanent.  Discuss with your breast surgeon.

Question 6

what is the recovery time after a breast reduction surgery?

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About 2 weeks: In two weeks most of the restrictions I have on patients are gone.

Question 7

after breast reduction surgery, how would   firm up my breasts?

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No easy answer: Not sure what you mean by "firm up".  Breast reduction is usually a very satisfying surgery for women that have long been bothered by disproportionately large, heavy and hanging breasts.  It can be difficult to maintain fullness in the upper breast. Occasionally breast implants are indicated either at the same time or later.  
Restoring some of the lost volume may help.

Question 8

how long after having breast reduction surgery will i know my final bra size?

Accepted Answer

2-3 months: It takes a while for the swelling to go down after reduction mammoplasty.

Question 9

any suggestions on how to regain sensation in the breasts after breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time: Unfortunately, there's not much to do other than wait.  Nerve healing is slow, and it may take 12 - 18 months for them to fully heal.  Fortunately, most people do get their sensation back after this operation.

Question 10

how long will numbness last after breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Variably: Numbness is normal over the breast after surgery and gradually improves over time, typically months. Nipple numbness is rare afterwards but can be permanent.

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