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Breast Reduction
What can I expect afterwards?

You will see an immediate difference in your body after the operation.

Discomfort
Expect some bruising, swelling and discomfort for a few days after surgery. Pain is mild to moderate but is not usually severe. We will prescribe painkillers to take as needed.

Drains
Drains are rarely used nowadays in breast reduction surgery but if they are needed, they are likely to be removed the following day before your discharge home.

Stitches
Normally, we use dissolving stitches that are buried beneath the skin and do not have to be removed and will not leave a mark on the skin. Any which do require removal will be taken out between one and three weeks after the operation in the outpatient clinic.

Discharge and Follow-up
Most commonly after breast reduction surgery, you will be discharged home the following day with appropriate painkillers to take as required.

We will also arrange a follow-up appointment with our plastic surgery nurses around one week after the operation to change the dressings and check the wound.

Normally, you will see your consultant again in the outpatient clinic about six to eight weeks after your operation. If you have any concerns or problems in the meantime, we will arrange an earlier review.

 

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Getting back to normal