Will You Perform Breast Reduction Surgery As an Outpatient Procedure?

The simple answer is no. Breast reduction is a surgical procedure performed on an inpatient basis under general anesthesia. I require my patients to stay 2 nights at the hospital after their operation. Surgical drains will be inserted into the soft tissue of your breasts to drain the excess fluid and blood build-up. Therefore, it's better for you to stay at the hospital and be taken care of by professional staff. You will be monitored often by the nurses as well. Best wishes.

Most breast reductions can be done safely as an outpatient procedure with minimal complications. Breast reductions result in minimal pain and require very little post op care. Patients with major health problems may require an overnight stay in a hospital.

The vast majority of breast reductions are performed on an outpatient basis. This can be done safely, with recovery in the comfort and privacy of ones own home.

Obviously, occasional patients require inpatient treatment because of co-existing medical conditions. Patients with obesity, sleep apnea and severe cardiac disease, should all be done on an inpatient basis. Safety should always be a priority.

Breast Reduction surgery done on an outpatient basis, has high satisfaction rates. It represents a safe, convenient, cost effective approach to breast reduction surgery.