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How long after Breast Reduction before I can leave the house and do small social things?

dodgerjcfNov 20, 2015
More specifically, if I have my BR on the morning of December 2nd and my post-op/drain-removal scheduled for December 4th, will I be okay to go to a quiet, sit-down concert on the evening of December 5th if I rest up beforehand and someone else drives?

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Dr. Sheila S. Nazarian, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Norman M. Rowe, MD
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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

You will need to call your insurance company and ask if they cover breast reductions and if so, find out what the criteria are. Then, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss. Best, Dr. Nazarian

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As you can see from below, many surgeon's use dermabond on the surface, on top of the sutures for a final layer of support. Hope this helps, Dr. Nazarian

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 Thank you for your pictures. It looks like more than 200 to 250 g can be removed in my opinion. You must rely on your plastic surgeon's judgment and physical examination for the final determination on what he or she believes it is the right amount to remove for an excellent results and...

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

Yes, this is quite common during the healing process, but things should return to normal once everything in the area calms down and the swelling subsides. Best, Dr. Nazarian

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

The issue is that due to your weight, your BMI is high. And patients with a high BMI are much more likely to encounter complications from surgery. If you can't lose the weight with a plan like Weight Watchers, perhaps consider bariatric surgery. Sorry for your frustration. Best, Dr. Nazarian

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Every doctor has different post op instructions so you should ask your surgeon what would work for you. The dressings vary from patient to patient. Some patients may be placed in a sports bra; others will wear a stabilizing elastic support strap. Your doctor will decide after surgery and in...

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