Healing Duration After The Breast Reduction Surgery On this page, the healing duration of the breast reduction surgery will be explained for women. For men, the breast reduction surgery takes the name of gynecomastia, which is explained on the main page under the title of gynecomastia. - For women, the healing duration of the breast reduction surgery goes easily. - For the first few days, running some light errands poses no risk. - After the operation, you can take a bath with the approval of your plastic surgeon. - There will be a medical bra usage for 3 weeks. - For the first few days, the arms should not be raised too much. In addition,heavy things should not be lifted or carried. - You will not have acute pain. For your dull pain, your doctor will prescribe medication. - For the first 2 weeks, blood thinning medication should not be used.