I am in high school. I have talked to my mom and have an appointment set up with my doctor to talk about getting a breast reduction. I am a 38 L and so my mom doesn't think I will have trouble getting the insurance to pay for the surgery. I am just worried about the amount of time I could potentially miss from school. I have spring break so I was wondering if two weeks would be enough time before I go back to school? Or would it be best to have the procedure scheduled during the summer?
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February 16, 2015
Answer: How soon can I go to school after a breast reduction?
Thank you for the question. I suggest that you wait to evaluate the final result/size of the surgery (and go bra sizing/shopping) when you are about 6 months to a year out.I would also suggest that you do not base your satisfaction with the results of surgery on a specific cup size, given th...
Breast reduction for older womenBreast reduction's are commonly done in patients 50 and older because of a back problems neck pain hygiene problems and frequently their breasts become larger postmenopausal..
Thank you for the question. Much will depend on what you mean by “perky full breasts”. My best suggestion: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Do so, after viewing lots of photographs of their outcomes that you would be pleased with yourself. Then, it will be important for you communicate you...
