I have very large breasts. I'm hoping to get Breast reduction soon but I also have psoriasis.Would that be a factor considered when undergoing surgery? Would there be any complications to the surgery that are known to be associated with psoriasis? Thank you.
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Answer: Breast Reduction for Patients with Psoriasis?
It is understandable to be concerned after seeing images of complications from breast reduction surgery, but it is important to remember that these issues are relatively rare and often preventable. During a breast reduction, the blood supply to the breast tissue (particularly around the nipple)...
Most women don't wear the correct size bra, so I'm not even sure you're really a DD cup. Also, skin fills a bra cup, just as breast tissue does. Without an exam, or at least some good photos, it's impossible to predict a postoperative size after removal of 527g of...
Sometimes dissolvable sutures may work their way through the skin before they dissolve completely, causing irritation or small bumps. If you're experiencing pain and notice a stitch that hasn't dissolved, your surgeon may need to remove it, as they did during your visit. While there isn’t much y...
