Réduction mammaire recovery, day by day
What happens after Réduction mammaire, from the procedure itself to the day the result is final. Everything here is what we tell our own patients, in the order they need to hear it.
Safe to fly
Day 7
Back to work
Day 14
Back to training
Day 42
Final result
Day 365
The timeline
Days are counted from the procedure. Where a range is normal, the earlier end is shown — ask your surgeon before taking it as the date.
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Day 0 · Procedure
Surgery day
Three hours under general anaesthetic with one night in hospital.
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Day 2 · Check-up
Drains removed
Drains come out and the surgical bra is refitted.
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Day 7 · Travel
Safe to fly home
Travel after the first wound check.
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Day 14 · Work
Back to desk work
Two weeks for sedentary work, longer if your job involves lifting.
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Day 42 · Exercise
Full training
Upper-body exercise from six weeks.
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Day 180 · Result
Scars maturing
The anchor scar is at its most visible around month two, then fades steadily.
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Day 365 · Result
Final result
Shape settled and scars pale.
Recovery varies between people. Smoking, diabetes, how big the case was and how carefully the aftercare is followed all move these dates, usually later rather than earlier.
How long to stay in Istanbul
The package allows 7 nights, which covers the procedure, the checks and the final review before you fly. Staying one extra day is the cheapest insurance against a flight that gets moved.
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