It takes about a week and a half for most of the swelling to subside. Some patients are more prone to bruising than others. You should take your prescribed pain medication to alleviate any breast reduction pain or discomfort that you experience. If you feel that your pain is severe, do not hesitate to call your surgeon or the staff member on call.

First, your doctor will discuss your goals with you and explain what can realistically be achieved.
We should take into account your hip size when determining your new breast size. Removing too much breast tissue will make your hips look large by comparison, giving you a pear shape. Obviously, you can request significant removal, although you may want to consider this balance when determining your end size.
Prior to your breast reduction surgery, a complete medical history is taken to evaluate the general health of the patient.

The breasts are then examined thoroughly to determine the most effective surgical approach.
Mammograms or x-rays may be taken along with preoperative photographs.
You may also be instructed to have blood tests performed, which may include a complete blood count (CBC), a pregnancy test, clotting tests, and others.

Yes, breast reduction surgery should be considered permanent, although the remaining fat cells will swell and enlarge if you gain weight. Likewise, in the event of a pregnancy, the tissues swell or take on fluid and store milk. Natural or synthetic hormones may also cause breast tissue to swell and be tender to the touch. If you take hormonal supplements, it is quite possible to gain small amounts of breast tissue back.

There are several techniques currently used in breast reduction surgery. These include:

• The manual technique where surgeons remove tissue after having opened the breast along the tissue lines. Surface tissue is removed, as well as lifted.
• The tumescent technique that is, in all actuality, liposuction in a lesser form.