Will you perform Breast Reduction surgery as an 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... more

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... more

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.

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.   

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... more

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... more

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.

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.

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.

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.