Timeline of follow-up appointments after breast reduction?

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Hello, I am contemplating getting a breast reduction over my winter break, but I currently attend school out of state. I know everyone heals differently, but is there an estimated amount/timeline of post surgery appointments that I would need to attend? Would it be better to wait until my summer break or explore options in the area I go to school in? Thanks!

Martin Benjamin, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! Every plastic surgeon is a bit different in terms of when we like to see our patients. Typically the initial healing phase is 6 weeks w/ full scar maturation taking up to a full year. I like to see my patients more often than some of my colleagues but do offer virtual follow ups as well for my patients as long as they are recovering well without issues. My typical follow up schedule includes appoint times at: Day 1, Day 7, Day 21, 6 full weeks, 3 months, 6 months and one year (and then once a year thereafter until the patient desires). Make sure to ask your plastic surgeon about a follow up schedule during your consultation and if virtual follow ups are possible. Good Luck!

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

My patients stay at the hospital 2 nights after their breast reduction surgeries. I see them right after the surgery and before they get discharged as well. Ideally, they come back to our office for a post-surgery check-up 4-5 days after their operation. If they come to us from overseas, we ask them to send us 1-month, 3 months, and 6 months post-op pictures so we can assess their healing process. If they are local, then we ask to see them at our office. It's important to be in constant contact for the first year to see the final outcome and make sure the patient is happy with the result. Good luck.

Tommaso Addona, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
With my breast reduction patients who attend school out of state, it is quite common for their procedure to be done during a break. In my practice, I would have you visit our office within 4-7 days post-operatively to ensure you are healing well. After that, we can schedule your appointments when you are home next or through our virtual visit platform.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! Every surgeon handles follow-ups differently. Generally speaking, the first 2-3 are the most important. After that, they start to spread out a bit and don't need to follow an exact timeline. My guess would be you could have surgery and a couple follow-ups prior to going back to school. Good luck!

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Glorious6473, Thank you for your question. Every specialist has different protocols for follow up. For my patients they have post operative protocols every day for 10 day approximately from the day after surgery to control the healing process. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

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