Breast Reduction: Q&A
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How Long Will Normal Activities Cause Me Pain After a Breast Reduction?
Will there be any loss of sensitivity around the breast after a reduction? Could this last for months?
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How Soon After Breast Reduction Can I Do Downhill Skiing?
I had breast reduction surgery 2 weeks ago. I am doing well, no pain, no issue. My surgical tape is still in place. I have walked at a 4mph pace,...
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What is the Impact on Recovery (If Any), Sutures, Scar Tissue and Healing if Too Active Following BR?
I am a 41yr old female who had BR surgery 1 month ago. No complications, healthy & average BMI. Due to a miscommunication, I was back at work the...
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Breast Reduction for Very Active People
I am a BIG time backpacker, hiker, canoer, climber, skier etc., 45yrs old. Just had a unilateral breast reduction. 1 lb was removed keyhole incision....
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Edema + 1-2 pitting to the bottom of my breast. What do I do?
I reduced my upper body activities dramatically. No more lifting greater than 5 lbs. Light duty activity only (cook, wash & fold clothes and drive...
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