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Will You Perform Breast Reduction Surgery As an Outpatient Procedure?

Asked 36 months ago by Dman123 in Amsterdam

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Breast Reduction Surgery Can Be Out Patient Surgery

We have done out patient breast reductions for more than 15 years and even wrote a paper about it in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Our patients who went home did as well or better than hospitalized patients. Your surgeon will make the final decision as each patient is unique, but you do not need to routinely be hospitalized. Good Luck! Dr Grant Stevens

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Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction- outpatient procedure

Breast reduction has become an outpatient procedure. We send many of our patients to an aftercare facility for a nights' stay with an RN both for the safety of the patient and their comfort as well, especially if a big reduction is performed, if the patient is older or there are any health issues.

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction okay for healthy women

In general, outpatient breast reduction surgery can be performed and is being done so more and more commonly. This does come down to the preference of the surgeon, but for most women this is a viable option.

Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Yes, outpatient breast reduction

Breast reduction has evolved from an inpatient procedure with a 1-3 night hospital stay as recenly as 10 years ago to a routinely outpatient procedure. The factors involved are: better anesthesia (more propofol, less inhalational anesthesia) which helps speed recovery and reduce nausea The routine use of local anesthesia with epinepherine injection at the initiation of the procedure decreases blood loss significantly. For example, when I was in training it was fairly routine to have a... more

York Jay Yates, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient Breast Reduction can be done for appropriate patients

Thanks for the question. As with any surgery the key in determining whether it can be safely done as an outpatient is your pre-existing health and the procedure itself. Breast reduction as an outpatient surgery can be performed in appropriate patients. In the last 3 years, I have performed hundreds of breast reductions with the vast majority as outpatient surgery. Key considerations are other medical issues that would cause concerns about an outpatient procedure (morbid obesity, sleep apnea,... more

Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction is a safe outpatient procedure.

For the last 13 years I performed and continue to perform my breast reductions in my certified office surgical suite. I do this surgery under intravenous sedation from a certified nurse anesthetist and with tumescent fluid infiltration. This is a very safe technique. I use a short scar technique, all dissolvable sutures and no drains. All my patients go home within half an hour after surgery and I see them back in my office the next day for a postop check.

George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reductions are very common

Twenty years ago, most breast reduction patients spent 1-2 days in the hospital following the procedure. Now, most are performed very safely as an outpatient. I usually allow the patient to decide if they would like to stay overnight. Most, when given a choice, seem to want to go home.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Yes

It is very likely that your breast reduction could be performed without a stay in the hospital. Unless you have other medical issues that put you at high risk for complications, a low pain tolerance, or anxiety about going home after the procedure, it can usually be performed safely as an outpatient. Good luck.

Daniel Sherick, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

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Absolutely

To Dman123, Hello, again. Breast reduction is a rapid recovery procedure that is done on an out patient basis in an accredited ambulatory surgery suite. Most patients return to work or school in 4 days and exercise without restriction in 3 weeks.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction is often an outpatient procedure

Typically about 50% of our patients go home after spending some time in the post anesthesia care unit. These are usually the younger patients without any other medical problems who live in town. It is rare that anyone stays any longer than one day in the hospital even if they do stay.

Scott Tucker, MD

Winston Salem Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction

In the Bronx, almost all of the breast reduction procedures I do are performed on an outpatient basis. The exceptions are: patients with significant potential health risk factors, or those who come from great distances.

Barry H. Dolich, MD

Bronx Plastic Surgeon

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Many factors need to be considered

Hi there, I do often allow my patients to go home on the day of surgery after breast reduction surgery, but as with any other medical decision, whether or not to send let you go home after this type of procedure will depend on multiple details of your particular situation. These would include your age and overall health status, the amount of help (or lack thereof) that you will have at home, and the details of the planned procedure and your goals. On healthy patients with reasonable goals... more

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Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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In most circumstances, yes

Although each patient's circumstance is different, assuming a healthy patient with no significant risk factors, breast reduction is predominantly performed as an out-patient. However, adequate post-operative must be ensured with a reasonable person caring for the patient or sending the patient to an after-care facility. Most reductions are relatively low-pain procedures, however you must be prepared for treating pain if it develops. treating nausea and vomiting from the anesthesia, and... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction can be performed as outpatient procedure

There is definitely an increase in the number and types of procedures that can be performed on an outpatient basis, and this includes breast reduction surgery. Because this procedure is often covered by insurance, some of my patients want to stay overnight in the hospital. However, with the advent of pain pumps and the routine use of anti-nausea medications, many patients elect to go home. Bottom line is that you should have a discussion with your surgeon about this issue, but it is not... more

Leonard Lu, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Reduction as Outpatient?

Yes, the vast majority of breast reduction procedures I perform are done as an outpatient. This can be done very safely and most patients appreciate the comforts of home as opposed to the hospital environment. It is important to have enough reliable help and support at home during the recovery. Breast reduction surgery remains one of the most patient pleasing operations were performed. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction procedurei

I perform all my breast reduction procedures as outpatient surgeries either in an accredited ambulatory surgery center or at teaching hospitals. Barring postoperative complications related to the anesthesia, insurance companies will balk at an overnight stay. Patients do extremely well at home. I would not encourage a patient to return to work four days after breast reduction surgery. Drains are in place for two to three days generally and sutures are not removed for almost two weeks. ... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient Breast Reduction Surgery

With rare exception, breast reduction surgery by Aesthetic Surgical Images surgeons has been done as an outpatient for the last 20 years. Some patients with other medical problems may require an "overnight stay."

John J. Heieck, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

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Out patient breast reduction preferred

Since the late 80's, I have performed all breast reductions on an out patient basis, either in a hospital setting or an outpatient surgical facility. You must have someone with you on the day of surgery. After that, most can fend for themselves. The pain after the procedure is easily controlled with oral medication. In hospital reductions are indicated for those with significant associated medical problems and these women usually will not opt to have... more

Joseph N. Togba, MD

Oakland Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction

Most of our breast reduction patients are treated as outpatient procedures. Some will stay at aftercare facilities. It all depends on the individual. Please do speak with your board certified plastic surgeon about after care. It is an important aspect of the surgery.

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction on an outpatient basis.

Breast reduction can easily be performed on an outpatient basis in an otherwise healthy individual. The use of a pain pump can diminish post operative pain and the need for narcotic analgesics. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction surgery

The vast majority of my breast reduction procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. In the past, breast reduction procedures involved more blood loss, and patients frequently stayed in the hospital for at least one night. Currently, patients rarely experience substantial blood loss, and postoperative pain levels tend to be well controlled. I find that patients prefer to recover in the comfort of their own home... more

Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

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Breast reduction is an outpatient procedure.

Almost all patients can return home after breast reduction. The operation is not particularly painful. There is little blood loss and most patients do not need admissions. Of course, there are always exceptions but at least 90% of reductions that I do are sent home after the operation.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Reduction

I only operate in accredited ambulatory surgery facilities or hospitals. Although almost all breast reductions I perform are done on an outpatient basis, I like to offer the patient the choice of location. Some are comforted by knowing that the hospital is the safest place should they have any problems, or not feel well after surgery.

David A. Lickstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Outpatient breast reduction

I do all my reductions as outpatient these days. This wasn't always the case. I used to keep patients overnight and send them home the next day. Now I think patients actually do better at home if they have a good caregiver. Twenty-five years ago when I was training in surgery, we would keep even straight forward hernia patients in the hospital for a week! I remember the first time, as a Chief Resident at the VA, we did an outpatient hernia. It... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Reduction is a routine day surgery procedure

It has taken a while, but physicians now have it down to the point where all breast reductions are done under a same day routine. I leave drains in for one day and remove them on the first day after surgery, this also allows me to see the patient on day #2 to make sure that everything is going well.