Having Breast Reduction and Work in a Child Care, How Long Off-Work?

“Sudden” abdominal distention three months after breast reduction surgery is unlikely to be related directly to the breast reduction procedure. You should be seen as soon as possible by your primary care doctor to rule out serious intra-abdominal pathology. Once you are sure that...

Dear D_Q, Please do not be worried about this at all.  Sometimes there are some gathers or irregularity right after surgery where the skin is "purse stringed" or eased in around the areola.  This typically flattens out and goes away over a period of a few weeks to months....

It sounds like you're experiencing some postoperative complications after your breast reduction surgery. I would suggest that you continue to follow-up closely with your plastic surgeon and try to stay as emotionally even keeled as possible. He/she knows your situation the best and I'm...

This  is not uncommon following a breast reduction.Soemtimes there are areas of fat breakdown which can calcify so this may be what that is.Usually they can tell so iot is important to followup.

Thank you for the question. I have taken care of several patients like yourself who have wished to be as “flat” as possible after breast reduction surgery. Sometimes the procedure needs to be done in 2 stages to avoid complications (related to blood flow and wound healing)...

Whether drains are used or not and how long they stay in is variable amongst different plastic surgeons.  There is no absolute right or wrong when it comes to this.  Your surgeons recommendation will be bases upon their personal experience and training.  I