Hi, I'm just wondering, why is this particular surgery outpatient? It just seems like perhaps one should stay a few days at the hospital at least. Is the recovery time bad? Thanks!
December 7, 2016
Answer: Why is breast reduction surgery an outpatient surgery? Thank you for the question. Most elective breast and body contouring operations done these days are done as an outpatient; it is very unusual for patients to require hospital admission. The breast reduction procedure is very very well-tolerated procedure and one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Most patients do very well in the outpatient setting. Your best bet: choose your plastic surgeon very carefully; everything else including good judgment/advice/planning, anesthesia provider and safe surgery facility will follow. Best wishes.
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December 7, 2016
Answer: Why is breast reduction surgery an outpatient surgery? Thank you for the question. Most elective breast and body contouring operations done these days are done as an outpatient; it is very unusual for patients to require hospital admission. The breast reduction procedure is very very well-tolerated procedure and one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Most patients do very well in the outpatient setting. Your best bet: choose your plastic surgeon very carefully; everything else including good judgment/advice/planning, anesthesia provider and safe surgery facility will follow. Best wishes.
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Out patient breast surgery Thanks for your question. The reason breast surgeries are most often out patient is because they are relatively minimally painful and it is beneficial for the patient to go home where the infection rate is much lower than if staying in the hospital. Most plastic surgery cases are now done as out patient procedures, as they have been perfected over time making them well suited for being done in accredited surgery centers and allowing patients to go home. Make sure you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck to you.
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December 14, 2016
Answer: Out patient breast surgery Thanks for your question. The reason breast surgeries are most often out patient is because they are relatively minimally painful and it is beneficial for the patient to go home where the infection rate is much lower than if staying in the hospital. Most plastic surgery cases are now done as out patient procedures, as they have been perfected over time making them well suited for being done in accredited surgery centers and allowing patients to go home. Make sure you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck to you.
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