Typically the recovery period for breast reduction surgery is shorter and much less painful than abdominoplasty surgery. The abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, often involves muscle and fascia plication ( tightening ) which is the primary source of the more prolonged recovery process.
Hi Missy No. The Breast Reduction surgery pain is managed well with good pain control. Most Plastic Surgeons use a lot of Local Anaesthetic injections at the time of the surgery that helps control the pain. The Tummy Tuck pain is more that that of a Breast Reduction because it is more extensive operation and it involves tightening of your 'six pack' muscle layer. Hope this helps. All the best