Is it acceptable for a doctor to staple dressings to a patient during a breast reduction surgery?

I would recommend that you contact your surgeon for an evaluation. The stinging sensation may be skin irritation from the steristrips or nerve sensitivity. It is difficult to troubleshoot the problem without an examination. Your surgeon will be able to figure out what is wrong. Good luck....

Oddly enough, most insurance companies don't seem to worry about the fact that you previously had a breast reduction when considering whether to cover a second one. This is even more likely when the previous breast reduction was 20 years ago. The criteria for coverage are the same as for someone...

Thank you for your question regarding breast reduction volume and breast cup size.   As you would expect, a petite patient having a reduction of, for example, 300 grams of tissue would have a more significant cup size reduction than a fuller-bodied patient having the same reduction...

I would recommend holding off on getting a tattoo until after you have gotten your breast reduction. A breast reduction will change your chest considerably and that may affect the end result of you tattoo or compromise your breast shape after reduction if you try to preserve tattoo that is in an...

My baseline answer for activity after breast reduction is 6 weeks.  The reason is that we want the scars to heal beautifully and have no external forces ruin the healing process.  Wait another 2 weeks and then go!!

Based on your description it sounds like you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. If the size of your breasts is causing back and neck pain, as well as painful bra strap marks and skin irritation, undergoing a breast reduction can have a very positive influence on your quality...