I just had breast reduction surgery July 30, 2018, 4 days ago, ended up with a lot of side boob, will this reposition?

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...

Hi and welcome to our forum! Based upon your history of neck / back pain, bra strap grooving, rashes beneath the breasts (intertrigo), and your breast size, you would be considered a suitable candidate if you are in good health, not morbidly obese, and have realistic goals. In addition, although...

Hi there. Thank you for the question.  As with all plastic surgery procedures, there is a very small risk of death following breast reduction surgery (probably 1 in 35.000).  This relates to anaesthetic complications as well as mainly DVT/Pulmonary embolism. There are other...

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. An INR level of 1.07 is within normal limits, so you should be safe for your surgery. It is essential that you have an in-person consultation to develop a treatment plan that specifically addresses your personal surgical goals, and your body’s ana...

Wound issues such as yours are common after a reduction and they will eventually resolve with wound care and time.  The redness on your left side is also 'normal' of not associated with swelling of the skin (indurated?) or spreading redness, increasing pains, change in discharge, and fevers.  I...

Thank you for asking about your breast reduction recovery.You almost certainly are having a skin reaction as sutures under the incision dissolve. I would be very surprised if you surgeon says anything different when you see her/him. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS...