What is Breast Reduction Surgery Like?

If you are experiencing symptoms from your breast size (neck/back pain), then a breast reduction may be a great procedure to reduce or eliminate your problems.  This should be discussed in detail with your parents and a board certified plastic surgeon. The surgery is done under general anesthesia so you don't need to worry about having too much pain.  You will take some oral pain medications for a few days after the surgery but can go back to school in about 3 or 4 days.

The stitches will dissolve and the scars will fade as time goes on (usually takes up to one year).

Once you've recovered, you will be able to exercise and participate in sports much more easily.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Generally speaking, the surgery itself should be painless for you because you will be under anesthesia.  It is highly unlikley that you will be aware of anything during the surgery and you should have a good experience.  The recovery is one of the least painful for Plastic Surgery procedures. Good luck!