How Safe is Breast Reduction?

Although breast reduction surgery is generally
considered a safe operative procedure, complications can occasionally
occur.The vast majority of
complications are the result of wound healing problems and can usually be managed
without further surgical intervention.Areas
of concern include bleeding, infection, anesthesia problems, seromas, pain,
scarring, asymmetry, fat necrosis, decreased sensation and wound separation.Complications
can be minimized by consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with
experience performing this procedure.In
addition, the procedure should be performed in an accredited facility with a
board certified anesthesiologist in attendance.When these steps are taken the procedure has a low complication
rate.Patients are noted to have
excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.

Breast Reduction is a safe and common procedure for the vast majority of patients and so is general anesthesia if you are otherwise in good health and not a smoker.The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. In general there are comlications that apply to surgery just about anywhere such as : excessive bleeding, unsightly scars, pain, fluid collection (seroma) beneath the skin, wound separation, infection,etc.Then there are complications specific to the breast reduction such as: nipple sensation change/loss, fat necrosis (hardening of breast tissue), breast asymmetry, all of which may require revisional surgery.

Thank you for the question.

Assuming you're in good health and are under the care of a board-certified plastic surgeon and board-certified anesthesiologist,  breast reduction surgery is very safe and one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

Best wishes.