I Am One Week Post Op for Breast Reduction and Upset That Too Much Was Removed?

December 20, 2012
Asked By:Jenn172

I was wearing a 36N. After talking to the doctor the morning of surgery I agreed to 700 grams (what insurance required) because I was terrified of taking too much off. In recovery the nurse told me they removed 2.4 pounds from the right and 2.6 from the left. I was immediately upset because that is about a pound more than what I agreed too... I have not seen my doctor since before my surgery. Is that a bit extreme and should he be responsible for fixing that if I am unhappy with the results?

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