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How long will breast reduction recovery take, and what can I do to help my recovery at home?
Tagged: Body & Breast
Author: Mr. Bryan Mayou, MB ChB FRCS
Date: 24th April 2023
Medically Reviewed by: Mr. Bryan Mayou (GMC: 1414396)
Last reviewed: 6th February 2024
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of large or oversized breasts, with the aim of improving a woman’s physical and mental wellbeing post surgery.
Breast reduction surgery takes between two and three hours to perform under a general anaesthetic, and is generally considered a straightforward day case surgery, after which you can return home on the same day.
A full recovery is typically achieved in 6 – 8 weeks following surgery.
Related Article: Breast Reduction Before & AfterThere are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself in advance for your breast reduction recovery, and ensure as smooth a healing process as possible.
This can involve certain physical and mental preparation so your mind and body can recover from surgery as efficiently as possible, as well as certain practical pieces of preparation to make it that bit more convenient as you begin your healing process. Some tips might include:
Breast Reduction Recovery Times inevitably vary between patients but an indicative breast recovery week by week timeline might look as follows:
Your final results should begin to show and your boob reduction recovery should now be complete. Scar maturing continues however and you should continue your scar management programme carefully.
Here are some lifestyle breast reduction recovery tips courtesy of Mr Bryan Mayou, our founder and world renowned plastic surgeon, designed to improve your breast reduction healing time and aftercare experience
Exercising
It is important that you avoid any strenuous exercise, such as running, jogging or exercise classes and sports that involve using your arms, for six weeks after your breast reduction surgery.
During this six week recovery period you must also refrain from lifting, pushing, or pulling objects heavier than 5kg. This means being careful when carrying shopping bags, lifting children and doing household chores like laundry and vacuuming. Before you have your surgery, we recommend asking friends or family members to help you with these activities during your breast reduction recovery.
Driving
You will not be able to drive following your breast reduction surgery until you can wear a seatbelt and perform an emergency stop without it aggravating your wounds and causing you pain. Some women feel ready to drive after two weeks, but for some it may take longer. You should not drive any earlier than one week post-surgery.
Wearing bras and underwear
It may be tempting to go braless after your surgery, but wearing a sports bra or surgical bra is important for your breast reduction recovery as these help to keep the breasts in their new shape. You should choose a non-padded, non-underwired bra and wear it for 24 hours a day until around the eight week mark. After the sports or surgical bra is removed, then you should wear bras that do not rub or put pressure on your surgical sites.
This means that you may want to avoid underwire bras, which can irritate the incision site underneath the breasts. As this area may be inflamed and tender for some months after your breast reduction surgery, you may find that underwire bras are uncomfortable. Some women may not go back to wearing underwire bras for three to six months after their breast reduction surgery. Once the incision sites have properly healed, you are free to wear whatever type of bra you want, provided it fits and provides an appropriate level of support.
Adhering to your aftercare advice
It is important that you follow all the aftercare instructions issued by your surgeon to ensure that your breast reduction recovery goes smoothly and to ensure you enjoy the very best results from your surgery. Our expert team here at the Cadogan Clinic will be here to help you through the recovery process. Once home you will have access to our dedicated on-call nursing team 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This team of specialists is dedicated to your comfort and recovery, and is there to field any questions you may have in the immediate post operative phase.
Our expert scar minimisation team will also be available to provide you with the tools and techniques to enhance the healing process. The appearance of scars can be reduced by using regular moisturisation and massage techniques, all of which our dedicated team will advise you on in the days following your procedure.
Mr. Bryan Mayou
Whenever I talk to patients about breast reduction recovery I tell them to embrace rest – those first few days are absolutely key and you need to allow your body time to heal. Follow your surgeon's instructions and stay hydrated and nourished. When it comes to movement you must wear your garments, gentle movement is the key to quick healing and good scars. Finally, celebrate the small victories! Its important to celebrate and acknowledge each small milestone in your recovery journey and take a moment to recognise the positive progress. Patience is always a virtue, recovery takes time, but it can be seriously enjoyable to observe the results as they reveal themselves.Mr. Bryan Mayou
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