How Long Swelling After Breast Reduction?
Swelling following breast reduction can take several weeks to resolve.
It can take up to 6-12 months before you see the final result in terms of shape and size.
If your breast reduction has fallen short of your expectations, additional surgery can further enhance the result, but most plastic surgeons would recommend waiting at least a year before doing any additional surgery.
Consult your own plastic surgeon about any concerns you have regarding your breast size and post -operative swelling.
Typically it can take at least six months before you get to the point where the swelling is gone, and can take upwards of year for the final result.
How Long For Swelling After Breast Reduction
While it can vary between patients based on background medical conditions and magnitude of the breast reduction itself, in general it’s wise to expect at least 6-8 weeks post op before the majority of swelling to subside and probably 2-3 months before the final size & shape to start maturing.
Any further post operative weight fluctuation can also influence the final size of the surgical outcome during this particular time frame. (Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast), Sydney Plastic Surgeon)
It is common to have swelling after breast reduction surgery. Depending on the technique used for the procedure, the swelling may persist for up to 6 to 8 months. At that time, you should see your final result.
If you feel that the press are still too large it may not be a question of swelling but of excess or remaining tissue. Consult with your plastic surgeon as they may recommend a small revision to your breast reduction so that you may reach your goal cup size. (Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Increased Swelling After Breast Reduction
Breasts can remain swollen up to 9 months after augmentation
There are studies and special volumetric cameras and imaging devices that have shown that the breasts may remain swollen, approximately 10% larger, for up to 9 months after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. (Otto Joseph Placik, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
Post-Surgical Swelling After Breast Reduction
One of the most difficult parts of undergoing any cosmetic surgery is waiting for the final results to become apparent. That’s true with breast reduction.
Swelling is expected to last several weeks, even months, before resolving fully. Be patient and, if you remained concerned after another month or so, contact your plastic surgeon. Remember also that different styles and manufacturers label their bra sizes differently.
I always remind my patients that the label is not important, only the proportion between your breast size and your overall figure. (James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS, Long Island Plastic Surgeon)
One Of The Significant Complications Following Bust Reduction Surgery Is Swelling
Swelling After A Breast Reduction
Swelling is definetely present 2 weeks after surgery. Typically it takes around 6 months for all the swelling to dimmish after your breast surgery and for patients to see a final result. (Leonard Hochstein, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Two weeks after breast reduction you most certainly have some swelling that will subside with time. Most of swelling should go away by 3-6 months. You would want to wait at least that long before pursuing surgery to further reduce breasts if you still think it is necessary at that time. (Samir S. Rao, MD, Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon)
Some degree of swelling is normal after breast reduction surgery, and it gradually resolves over the course of several months after surgery, depending on how much tissue was removed and how your body heals from the surgery.
Some Bruising And Swelling
If after the healing is complete you are still concerned that your breasts are too large, liposuction may provide a less extensive method of reducing your breasts further. (Olivia Hutchinson, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Swelling after breast surgery is very common. This will take weeks sometimes months for all the swelling to disappear.
This is all part of the healing process. (Steven Wallach, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Breast reduction size after surgery
additional swelling
I warn my patients ahead of time to expect larger breasts than they would like for the first few weeks after surgery. (Allen M. Doezie, MD, Orange County Plastic Surgeon)
Swelling after a breast reduction can last 4-6 months. And you can expect to have changes to your incisions for up to one year. (Jon E. Rast, MD, Kansas City Plastic Surgeon)
Swelling is completely normal following breast reduction and can last several months. This swelling can cause the breasts to appear larger.
Try to be patient and follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon with any further concerns. (Scott Farber, MD, Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon)