Henry A. Redmon, MD

Surgery tomorrow. I'm excited yet nervous. I have always had big breast.. I remember my mom buying a bra and weeks later it being too little. I'm ready to carry a lighter load.
I've been researching a lot and was wondering how long do you stay in a compression bra? Should I purchase one?
One of my fears are complications. I know I will have scars but I don't want complications to make them worst. Oh and pain right after surgery... Is it bad?

Updated on 22 Feb 2016:
I'm nervous. I just can only imagine how things will go. Right now my back is hurting. Ugh!

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
Getting ready to head to surgery center. All these thoughts on my head. Will update later.

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
Well after surgery I was very cold and my pain is mostly like a burning sensation. The ride home was tolerable minus the bumps in the road.
I ate some soup and later felt nauseous. I dranked some ginger ale and nibbled on a few saltines. That killed it.
I am dosing off and on but not a straight through sleep. For some odd reason my back hurts. I really don't know why. I believe my recliner will be my best friend for a while.
I have a follow-up appointment in the morning. I think I'm going to ask for some muscle relaxers.

Updated on 24 Feb 2016:
Went to my follow-up appointment. He says he took almost 5 pounds off my chest????. He removed bandages. Right nipple has feeling but not much in left. I go back Friday to get drains removed. I'm still feeling nauseous. Especially when I stand up too long. Throat is still sore.

Updated on 24 Feb 2016:


Updated on 25 Feb 2016:
Last night was rough. That anchor stitch is the devil! It's painful. This morning is a little better.

Updated on 25 Feb 2016:
Today is a better day. I don't feel as loopy. Not in as much pain as yesterday. Or maybe the word shouldn't be pain but discomfort. Throat feels better too. All in all just better

Updated on 26 Feb 2016:
Yay! Drains removed. I swear my shower lasted for 30+ minutes. I feel real good today. Today is the first day I really was able to look at my boobs I don't think I had a true expectation. I just wanted to be smaller. I'm so happy that I did this!

Updated on 28 Feb 2016:
Everyday is different. Different in a good way. My boobs feel better and incisions too. I have left the tape on my incisions. I rather them to heal as far as they can externally. I have keep ice on them daily to alleviate swelling. I notice when the swell I feel more pressure on incisions. I find myself daydreaming about my boobs. I believe I'm in love.

Updated on 15 Mar 2016:
I'm noticing that my right boob (which was my bigger boob) swells a lot and hasn't dropped as much as my right. Its noticeably bigger. Anyone else have this happen?

I have needed this reduction for years. I've been to numerous plastic surgeons for consultations. My insurance always had an excuse as to why they would NOT cover it. The back pain, and restriction my large breast placed on my everyday life had me ready to pay out of pocket. $8,000 was the quote I had and was going to finance. However, due to the increasing health issues my large breast were causing me insurance finally approved my request and covered this procedure.

Recommending Henry Redmon, MD - Tampa, FL

Dr. Redmon and his staff are amazing. I was referred to him by my military provider and I am very pleased with his work. I was very nervous the day of surgery but dr. Redmon made sure I was aware of everything.Updated on 24 Jul 2019: Almost 8 months post op and my stomach is still not completely flat. I look severely bloated. I was considering lipo and now it looks like I may need a revision surgery after talking to several plastic surgeons. Not happy at all.