What is this weird popping sound after breast reduction? (photo)

Insurance companies authorize breast reductions based on 2 criteria. One, you must have symptoms related to the large breasts such as neck, back and shoulder pain. Two, you must meet a weight removal requirement. At size 34 each 100 grams of tissue corresponds to 1 cup size change. Insurance...

Every insurance company has different criteria for the coverage of breast reduction.  You may want to start out with calling your insurance carrier to find out if Breast Reduction is a covered service.  If so, your plastic surgeon will need to write a letter of prior authorization...

You should be able to find a surgeon that will work with you on this, especially since you are paying for it.  You already are quite informed about the procedure but aggressive resections can be done to 'approximate' your results.  If you remain larger than a desired B cup, realize...

This is a difficult decision and you need to consider the increased risks of infection or wound breakdown with a breast reduction versus the functional and aesthetic concerns you have with large breasts. If you are on retinoid treatment then this would need to be stopped before any surgery. The...

I think staples are used for a quick and easy closure and most plastic surgeon would not use them on a breast. If you leave them on long enough for them to really hold the skin together, they leave scars. If you take them out after a few days, then the incision does not have the proper amount of...

You have a number of steristrips in place over the incision and these all seem to be in place. If there is glue over the incision I would not be concerned about it peeling off after 3 weeks. Both liquiband and dermabond can stay visible for some time but the effect is negligible at 3 weeks. The...