Breast Reduction Surgery

BREAST REDUCTION BENEFITS

Lightens the weight of the breasts when a patient has pain in the neck, back, and shoulders.
Improves ergonomics and proper body mechanics.
Enhances bodily proportions.
It helps clothes and bras fit better.
Can reduce chronic tenderness and irritation due to bras digging into the skin.

Before breast reduction surgery, you must

Undergo lab testing or a medical evaluation.
Revise or adjust the intake of your current medications.
Get a baseline mammogram before surgery and another one after surgery to see the changes in your breast tissue.
Stop smoking long before breast reduction surgery.
Do not take Aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

Breast Reduction Recovery Time

This surgery takes time to recover. The duration of surgery is usually 3-5 hours. Most patients return home the same day as the surgery.

The Days After Surgery

For a few days of post-surgery, a patient may experience some pain and discomfort. Your breasts may bruise and swell up. It is because of the stretching of breast muscles and tissues.
Most pain occurs during the first few days post-procedure. You can take medications for pain relief after a doctor’s prescription., your doctor can prescribe pain relief medicine to ease the pain. Also, drainage tubes may be placed on your breasts to help reduce swelling and boost the recovery process—the removal of tubes occurs a few days after surgery.
Doctors advise special surgical bras to support the tissue after surgery. Finally, avoid any unnecessarily vigorous activity during this period.

The Weeks After Surgery

Pain and swelling significantly minimize in this time. However, some pain and discomfort is still there. After a couple of weeks, the doctor removes the stitches. As the gauze is no longer there, the patient must continue to wear surgical bras. During this period, most women have recovered sufficiently to return to work. But recovery time may vary depending on the personal life and professional environment. If the pain is severe a week after surgery, we advise you to seek medical attention.

The Month After Surgery

After 30 days of surgery, most women experience an almost complete recovery. To prevent any possible infection, continue to be careful about the breast. After one to two months of surgery, the breast will be regular and soft, but swelling may continue for up to one year.