I want to get the breast reduction surgery due to constant embarrassment of myself and unable to wear clothes I like. I cant even swim. And I have back pains. I've always had big breasts.
Answer: Complications of breast reduction surgery Hi there. Thank you for the question. As with all plastic surgery procedures, there is a very small risk of death following breast reduction surgery (probably 1 in 35.000). This relates to anaesthetic complications as well as mainly DVT/Pulmonary embolism. There are other surgical complications to beware of. Early complications include: Pain, bleeding, infection, wound breakdown, return to theatre and nipple loss Later complications include: scarring, asymmetry, loss of nipple sensation, inability to breastfeed, not small enough, aesthetic dissatisfaction, recurrence of large breasts, incidental finding of a tumour. Other general complications may include nausea and vomiting, anaemia, DVT and pulmonary embolism. I always tell my patients surgery is serious (it's not a haircut!) but we do this all day and we have become very good at reducing compilation and optimizing patient satisfaction. Infact, breast reductions are probably my most satisfied group of patients. All the best. Richard
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Answer: Complications of breast reduction surgery Hi there. Thank you for the question. As with all plastic surgery procedures, there is a very small risk of death following breast reduction surgery (probably 1 in 35.000). This relates to anaesthetic complications as well as mainly DVT/Pulmonary embolism. There are other surgical complications to beware of. Early complications include: Pain, bleeding, infection, wound breakdown, return to theatre and nipple loss Later complications include: scarring, asymmetry, loss of nipple sensation, inability to breastfeed, not small enough, aesthetic dissatisfaction, recurrence of large breasts, incidental finding of a tumour. Other general complications may include nausea and vomiting, anaemia, DVT and pulmonary embolism. I always tell my patients surgery is serious (it's not a haircut!) but we do this all day and we have become very good at reducing compilation and optimizing patient satisfaction. Infact, breast reductions are probably my most satisfied group of patients. All the best. Richard
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Can you die from breast reduction? Death is a possible risk with any surgery and anesthesia, but surgeons and anesthesiologists work together to be sure you are a healthy candidate for surgery. Your primary care doctor will also be involved in this process. You don't give your age or health conditions but these are important. Breast reduction surgery is wonderful and changes women's lives! Go and see an ASPS plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and get information in person. I have done breast reductions from age 16 to 75! If you are overweight, start exercising and eating healthy, if you smoke, quit. Get in to see your primary care doctor to see if they have any concerns with you undergoing general anesthesia (would be about 5 hours). Good luck to you.
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August 6, 2018
Answer: Can you die from breast reduction? Death is a possible risk with any surgery and anesthesia, but surgeons and anesthesiologists work together to be sure you are a healthy candidate for surgery. Your primary care doctor will also be involved in this process. You don't give your age or health conditions but these are important. Breast reduction surgery is wonderful and changes women's lives! Go and see an ASPS plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and get information in person. I have done breast reductions from age 16 to 75! If you are overweight, start exercising and eating healthy, if you smoke, quit. Get in to see your primary care doctor to see if they have any concerns with you undergoing general anesthesia (would be about 5 hours). Good luck to you.
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