1 week post op, I have back pain after breast reduction surgery. Is this normal?

Nipple Sensitivity Differs With Technique. In my experience most of my patients retain a similar degree of sensation after breast reduction using the lollipop (short scar) technique. On the other hand, a free nipple graft will always result in loss of sensation.

I ask my patients to have someone at home after the surgery. The procedure is same day and I don't want my patients alone. A nurse however is rarely necessary unless a family member it friend cannot be with you. 

The plastic surgeon will reduce you as best he or she can to your desired size. Depending on the amount of breast tissue removed, the technique might be influenced.  This will be explained to you.

From your photo, it appears that you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.  It is difficult to estimate the amount of tissue to be removed from a single picture, but it appears that you would have plenty of breast tissue left over after breast reduction to have a pleasing shape...

I don't think this is an allergic reaction, it is misleading the focus, it is much likely a deep fat necrosis, very soon you may experience oily discharge with bad odor, do address this issue to your surgeon.Free acids after adipocyte rupture is an acid substance, therefore "burns" or irritates...

Thank you for your question. Pictures would be helpful.If you want to be very, very small...just tell your surgeon to do that. He or she should be able to make you as small as you want. To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make...