breast reduction and lift procedure. You will not be able to wear underwire bras for at least four months. For the best results, you should wear a bra around the clock for the first six months. The surgical bra they put on you post surgery is very comfortable and can be slept in. Go ahead and buy extras so you can have one clean to wear when you are washing the others.
5. The final shape of your new breasts may not be visible for several months up to a year. Some women report that they look boxy or a little unnatural. “Boxy shape is a common post-operative appearance of the breasts and can be related to the type of technique used to reduce the breast,” says Dr. Jeffery Flagg. “Nevertheless, there is no way to guarantee the post-operative shape of the breast following reduction mammaplasty,” he adds. Your new breasts will take time to settle and drop into a more natural state.
6. You will not be able to sleep on your stomach for at least one month following your breast reduction and lift surgery. At first you may want to sleep on an incline pillow or in a recliner. When you return to sleeping flat on your bed have lots of pillows around to prop up areas that will be sore, like under your arms and upper back.
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7. There is an emotional aspect of having smaller breasts. For some, growing up and living a life with larger breasts is how others have defined them (i.e., “that girl with the big breasts”). So when that same interaction or attention is not shown in the same way, it could be difficult for some patients to understand. Have a support system around you to talk about such feelings and issues. Positive reinforcement is key.
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