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The risks of smoking before breast reduction are high, that is unless one doesn't mind a higher chance of the nipple turning black and dead and falling off.  In addition, there are also risks of poor healing. Wounds that stay open for longer than expected have a...

Good afternoon, thank you for your question and pictures. According with the description of symptoms and pictures, this redness could be secondary to an allergic reaction (rarely related to sutures), If you can't see your board certified plastic surgeon, I would...

Congratulations on deciding to have breast reduction! While a natural disaster occurring during your procedure is unlikely, it is, of course, possible, and I applaud your thorough preparation for surgery. Hospital protocol during earthquakes is usually to not abandon the patient. If it’s a l...

Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. Axillary breasts can generally be corrected with liposuction. Based on your photo, liposuction should provide the needed correction. Coolsculpting is an non-invasive alternative to liposuction.  We have had significant improvement in co...

Because there is so much length to them, especially when they use the anchor incision.  But the longer incision give better contouring and less risk for dog ears.  Pain is not anticipated to be bad after a reduction but everyone heals differently and in the absence of changes to your breast s...

And as for your dream results, I hope you informed your surgeon of what your goals were.  As mentioned prior, focus on healing and realize that the rough edges along your incisions will improve with time and in most situations, flatten completely.  If you're still too large, liposuction can e...