7 days ago, I underwent breast reduction surgery. My breaststroke are still healing but I am concerned about my highly swollen feet. The swelling began 2 days ago. I am praying it's not lymphedema. Is this foot swelling common post-op?
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After a year, thick and wide scars usually do not change dramatically. They may flatten a little bit more but usually not too much. Sometimes steroid injections can help flatten raised scars. You can get a scar revision which can change a wide scar into the thinner, prettier scar. Lasers can...
It is very difficult to determine if insurance will cover a breast reduction as different insurance companies have different criteria. Most insurance companies do cover the surgery if you remove 500 grams of tissue or more from each breast. You also need to prove and document that...
Thank you for your question.The areola size is routinely reduced during Breast Reduction and does not count as a separate procedure. You can discuss this with your surgeon right before the operation. All The Best !