How long after breast reduction will I know my size?

This is a question that comes up all the time. You see, when you go to get a breast reduction, you may be worried about how different your new body will look. And part of that concern is wondering how much smaller your breasts will be after surgery. But don’t worry! You’ll have an idea of what size your new breasts will be within a few weeks of surgery.

So how does this happen? How can you tell what size your new breasts are going to be so soon after undergoing breast reduction surgery? The answer lies in the fact that there are two different types of reduction surgeries: one that removes fat and skin from the breast and one that removes only fat without removing skin. If you have undergone a mastopexy (a traditional “reshaping” procedure), then it’s likely that only fat was removed during surgery. In this case, you won’t know exactly how small or large your new breasts will be until they’ve had time to heal and settle into their final shape. However, if the surgeon has removed both skin and fat tissue during surgery (which is more common today), then this

How long after breast reduction will i know my size

Introduction

The first question most women ask when they are considering breast reduction surgery is, “How much will I be reduced?” This is a natural concern and one that deserves an answer. A board-certified plastic surgeon will tell you up front the approximate amount of tissue that will be removed. If you have had large breasts, it may take some time to get used to their new size, but rest assured there is a process that occurs after breast reduction surgery that helps you get accustomed to this new size.

Immediately after your breast reduction surgery,

Immediately after your breast reduction surgery, you’ll be in the hospital for one or two days. During that time, you may need help getting out of bed and taking care of yourself because you will be sore. You’ll likely have drains (hollow tubes) in your breasts to remove excess blood and fluid that accumulate as a result of surgery. Those drains will be removed after a few days and replaced with smaller ones if necessary. You’ll have stitches across the top part of each incision where the nipple was removed; these stitches will dissolve on their own over time but can be removed sooner if they bother you too much (just ask!). In addition to having drainage tubes coming out from underneath your breasts, there’s going to be some swelling around them too—so expect some pronounced bumps under your bandages while they heal!

After surgery, both scars should start looking better pretty quickly—within three months or so—but it might take up to two years before they’re completely gone; don’t worry though! Scars usually fade into white lines that are barely noticeable by then anyways!

By one week after surgery,

You’ll be able to shower and get dressed. You’ll be able to walk around, go up and down stairs (with caution), and sleep on your side. As you heal, the pain will subside more quickly than it did immediately after surgery.

By one week after surgery, you should feel good enough to drive again—and even work part-time if you want or need to!

After two weeks post-surgery,

If you’ve had a breast reduction and are wondering how long it will be before you know your new size, don’t worry. Most surgeons recommend waiting about two weeks after surgery to try on bras or check out their progress in the mirror. This is because of swelling, which could lead to a less than accurate measurement of your new bra size at this time.

You may have some swelling after breast reduction surgery and should not be worried if this occurs. Swelling normalizes within three weeks following surgery in most cases, although it may take up to six weeks for some people (and sometimes even longer). After three weeks post-operation, you can start buying bras in their current cup size but with an eye towards going down another full size when they fit perfectly again–this can take anywhere from four months to one year depending on how much weight loss has occurred since surgery and if there was any underlying sagging prior to having implants removed during mastopexy (breast lift).

At three weeks post-surgery,

You should be able to do most daily activities, including driving and household chores, at three weeks after surgery. You’ll likely be able to return to work at this time as well. Some patients will feel like they want to exercise more than others; if you think that you might want to start exercising before three weeks, talk with your doctor about how best to proceed.

• You may take a shower or bath without pain medication such as codeine.*

At four weeks post-surgery,

You can wear a sports bra. Sports bras are essential during the recovery process. You can wear one as soon as your doctor clears it, and they’re especially useful when you’re just getting out of bed in the morning or doing light activities like walking around or stretching.

At four weeks post-surgery, you can exercise and go swimming. At this point, your incisions should be pretty much healed up and any swelling should have gone down significantly. You’ll still be feeling some stiffness from muscle repair, but now is a good time to start slowly increasing physical activity levels again—and if you don’t have any restrictions on where you can go (such as avoiding water), getting back into swimming is an excellent way to build strength without pushing yourself too hard too soon.

You can shower on your own at four weeks after surgery if necessary (for example, if there were complications that kept you from showering). Showering daily will help keep things clean and reduce risk of infection—but really, this depends on how quickly your body heals; wait until six weeks if recommended by your surgeon!

After six weeks,

By six weeks, most women have returned to their normal daily routine.

By this time, you may be comfortable with your new size. However, you may still feel some pain and/or swelling. You may still have some bruising and/or numbness.

By the end of 6 to 8 weeks most women have returned to their normal daily routine.

After 6 to 8 weeks, you should be able to put on a bra and go out in public without pain. You may need some help with this as it takes time to get used to the new size of your breasts.

By this stage, you should be able to do your normal activities without pain or difficulty. This includes work and exercise—but avoid strenuous exercise until 6 months after surgery unless advised otherwise by your plastic surgeon.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the time it takes for a woman to experience full breast reduction results varies from one month to another. But you will begin to notice changes in your breasts immediately after surgery, and over time they will get smaller and smaller until they reach their final size.