I am scheduled for my procedure on June 2nd, as it is summer time I am wondering what my restrictions will be. I enjoy sunbathing at the beach and pool. I will be okay with avoiding the water but will I be okay to show off my new breasts and catch some sun? How soon can I wear a bathing suit? How can I prevent the darkening of my scars? My doctor plans to do a lollipop incision so I do not think much of the scaring will be exposed outside of my suit.
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Answer: Summer time Breast reduction. Any suggestions?
A size 36G on a patient of your size is not that big in grams and 500 grams would probably be the majority of your breast. If your were 5'6" and weighed 190# then 500 gm would be a much smaller percentage of the overall breast. But grams to be removed is only an educated guess before the...
The amount of follow up appointments will vary from surgeon to surgeon and the type of surgery preformed and how the patient is helping. Hard to say for sure.