I'm a student in college. What are your thoughts on Breast reduction during school?

It is possible to have surgery on a Thursday and go
back to school on Monday.However, you will
not be 100% percent.The technique I
recommend is called The Ultimate Breast Reduction™.The breast tissue is reshaped creating upper
pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase
your cleavage.This technique avoids the
ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple sensation
and the ability to breast feed.The
weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying muscle resulting in
immediate pain relief without excessive reduction.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It may be feasible for you to have surgery on Thursday and return to classes on Monday. However I wouldn't expect you to be at 100% by Monday. It would also be helpful if you had someone to drive you to and from classes, should you still require some narcotic pain medication for discomfort. In addition I would recommend using long lasting injecctable pain medication like Exparel. This would decrease the amount of narcotic usage. 

I think you can undergo breast reduction on Thursday and be able to go back to work on Monday.  Everyone has different pain threshold.  However, most of my breast reduction patients have surgery either Wednesday or Thursday and be able to go back to work as long as the work is not too strenuous.  You may be able to be off the pain medication after 3-4 days; however, please try to take it easy as much as you can.  Also, talk with your plastic surgeon about injecting you with a long-acting pain medication (Exparel) during your surgery.  Good luck!

Most patients need AT LEAST one week away from school activities;  remember, you will be on pain medications that may make it difficult to concentrate, communicate, learn… I would suggest, that when you decide to have this procedure done ( by the way one of the most patient pleasing operations performed), allow yourself enough recovery time.  Best wishes.

Each surgeon has his or her own guidelines for postoperative care. Typically, patients can return to light activities 5 to 10 days post breast reduction. After choosing your surgeon, consult with him or her as the surgeon will know the specifics of the surgery and about you.