Your complete guide to breast reduction recovery, from preparation through to final results.
This Recovery Hub will support you through every stage of your journey, providing realistic expectations, practical advice, and reassurance along the way.
Each stage of recovery brings you closer to your final result. Click on any stage below to access detailed guidance.
Getting ready for your surgery - supplies to gather, arrangements to make, and what to expect.
Final preparations, fasting guidelines, and what to pack for your day case surgery.
The first days at home - managing pain, caring for drains, and adjusting to recovery.
Drain removal, wound care basics, and the importance of your surgical bra.
Stitches out, returning to work, and gradually resuming light activities.
Resuming exercise, transitioning from surgical bra, and beginning scar massage.
Significant improvement in shape, swelling mostly resolved, near-final appearance emerging.
Final results, scar maturation, and enjoying your new shape with confidence.
Start with Preparation and work through each stage as your recovery progresses. You can always revisit previous stages or jump ahead to see what's coming next. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for guidance tailored to where you are in your journey.