Breast Reduction
Reduce, reshape, and improve appearance of breasts, generally to relieve pain and discomfort. Excess breast tissue, skin, and fat are removed to decrease weight of breast. Breast, nipple and areola are elevated and re-shaped, and nipple and areola are made smaller, if necessary, to result in a smaller, lighter, shapelier breast.
| Length: |
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4-5 hours |
| Anesthesia: |
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General. |
| In/Outpatient: |
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Usually outpatient. |
| Recovery: |
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Back to work: 3-6 weeks. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months-1 year. |
| Duration of Results: |
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Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure. |
