Breast
Reduction - After Surgery Information Michael Bermant, MD
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Breast Reduction MammaplastyAfter your surgery Dr. Bermant prefers after breast surgery bras for support and comfort such as these after surgery designs that feature a comfortable front access. You can learn more about after surgery breast wear here. We prefer to pick the design and individually fit each of our patients with their bra before surgery.
You may feel some pain for the first couple of days-especially when you move around or cough-and some discomfort for a week or more. Dr. Bermant will prescribe medication to lessen the pain. The bandages will be removed a day or two after surgery, though you'll continue wearing the surgical bra around the clock for several weeks, until the swelling and bruising subside. In most cases, your stitches will be removed in one to three weeks. Sometimes Dr. Bermant will use only dissolvable sutures. If your breast skin is very dry following surgery, you can apply a moisturizer several times a day, but be sure to keep the suture area dry. Your first menstruation following surgery may cause your breasts to swell and hurt. You may also experience random, shooting pains for a few months. You can expect some loss of feeling in your nipples and breast skin, caused by the swelling after surgery. This usually fades over the next six weeks or so. In some patients, however, it may last a year or more, and occasionally it may be permanent. Getting back to normal Dr. Bermant will give you detailed instructions for resuming your normal activities. Most women can return to work (if it's not too strenuous) and social activities in about two weeks. But you'll have much less stamina for several weeks, and should limit your exercises to stretching, bending, and swimming until your energy level returns. You'll also need a good athletic bra for support. You may be instructed to avoid sex for a week or more, since sexual arousal can cause your incisions to swell, and to avoid anything but gentle contact with your breasts for about six weeks. A small amount of fluid draining from your surgical wound, or some crusting, is normal. We encourage our patients to call us if there are any unusual symptoms, such as bleeding or severe pain. Your new look Dr. Bermant will make every effort to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible. Still, it's important to remember that breast reduction scars are extensive and permanent. They often remain lumpy and red for months, then gradually become less obvious, sometimes eventually fading to thin white lines. Fortunately, the scars can usually be placed so that you can wear even low-cut tops. Of all plastic surgery procedures, breast reduction results in the quickest body-image changes. You'll be rid of the physical discomfort of large breasts, your body will look better proportioned, and clothes will fit you better. However, as much as you may have desired these changes, you'll need time to adjust to your new image-as will your family and friends. Be patient with yourself, and with them. Keep in mind why you had this surgery, and chances are that, like most women, you'll be pleased with the results. With smaller, better proportioned breasts, you'll feel more comfortable and your clothes will fit better.
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