Why do my drainage tubes have blood and oil?

Thanks for the question.  If there were some photos to review that would be helpful.  Also did the surgeon perform a pedicle technique or free nipple grafts?  If the color of the nipple areola complex has changed and definitely seems cooler compared to the remainder of the breast...

With today's insurance plans under the ACA, less and less insurance companies cover breast reduction surgery despite if you may have symptoms such as painful bra strap grooving, neck, shoulder and back pain overly large breasts. However, I suggest contacting your insurance company and asking ...

Hi. I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this.  I would usually review my patients weekly (or more frequently) to ensure they are getting the support they need.  This is not an uncommon problem, and is usually managed with good wound care.  Perhaps see if you can get another ap...

Many US plastic surgeons refused to accept insurance for breast reductions because the payment is inadequate.  Most people pay cash and you should do the same.  The technique I recommend is called The Bellesoma Method.  This technique does not use vertical scars, will reshape the breast ti...

Hi Brooke, You are still early in the healing process. You most likely had some scar tissue form after the infection which may or may not resolve on its own or with massage. Dont give up hope, it may still soften up quite a bit. If you have some scar that doesnt soften and remains indented,...

Thank you so much for your question! I tell my patient's they will have swelling in their breasts after a breast reduction and they will settle into their final size around 4-6 months after the surgery. Eight weeks after surgery is still very early in the process of breast reduction, so you w...