I had a breast reduction and lift a little over 4 weeks ago. I think in another month I will be really happy with the results. I was just not prepared for how long the healing process would take or how very, very painful the recovery would be. Initially, I was told I would only have an "anchor" cut/scar, no nipple removal or drains would be required. I was told I could return to my desk job in about 10 days. I was a full, very saggy DD and wanted to be a small C or full B. I woke up fully cut from under my armpits all the way across under my breast, then up to the nipple, nipple was removed and cut down to appropriate size and drains were put in. If I had known, I would have prepared and taken more time off of work, AT LEAST 2-3 FULL WEEKS instead of 10 days. You don't realize just how much you use your pectoral muscles doing office work. The pain has just been absolutely horrible. I have had multiple major surgeries (twin emergency C-section, another C-section, gallbladder removal, hysterectomy) also several tattoos (1 taking over 4 hours) so I can usually take pain. But the pain of all those things pale in complaisance to this procedure. I realize that the extra work was for my benefit and I do really think the "girls" will look really nice once all healed. Nipples are equal in size and level and breast are level and nicely shaped. Over all Dr. Collins did a wonderful job and I would definitely recommend her.