Breast reduction, like breast enhancement, involves incisions in the skin. Scars are inevitable with any surgery, including breast reduction. But this doesn't mean you'll necessarily be stuck with significant scarring. There are ways to reduce the appearance of scars during and after surgery.
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What to Expect During Breast Reduction Recovery
Breast reduction surgery removes some of the breast tissue and skin from the breasts. This reshapes and lifts the breasts and reduces their size. It can also make the dark area around the nipple smaller. After surgery, you will probably feel weak. You may feel sore for 2 to 3 weeks. You also may feel pulling or stretching in your breast area. Although you may need pain medicine for a week or two, you can expect to feel better and stronger each day.
Home Breast Health. When I was 17 and consulting with my plastic surgeon before this procedure, it honestly never even crossed my mind to ask about the difficulty of breastfeeding after having breast reduction surgery—I was just so anxious to have it done. But I wish I had had that conversation because I just had my second child in August, and I wanted nothing more than to breastfeed and have that connection with her, and it was one of the biggest struggles of my life.
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