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Areola Incision + Breast Reduction

I Am 11 Days Post Op Breast Reduction. My Chest is Sore in Ways It Wasn't Before. Should I Worry? (photo)

I have had a great recovery thus far, but I am starting to feel deep pain above mg breasts. Could this be from simply becoming more active? Also, my...

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What's the Process for a Breast Reduction, When Would my Nipples be Grafted Back on?

I have very large pendulum breasts G cup.From what I have seen and read my nipples would have to be removed and grafted back on? Is this all done at...

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Is It Always Necessary to Cut Around the Areola While Performing Breast Reduction?

Hello, I am considering to have breast reduction as my left breast is still slightly bigger and hang lower than the right one after liposuction. The...

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After a Breast Reduction Can The 2nd Surgery Be Done Thru the Areola to Reduce 1st Scar?

Can the original breast reduction procedure scar be reduced by taking the excess skin that has been gained again be done on a second surgery thru the...

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Dissovable Staples Poking Through..ouch..?

I had br on 3/26..ps used dissovable staples..they are poking thru my incision and arond the aerola as well. I feel like i am on fire with these...

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