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Having a breast reduction tomorrow. What type of pillows should I purchase?

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Having a breast reduction tomorrow. What type of pillows should I purchase?

November 7th, 2016
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Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  I do not think that it is necessary to purchase a special pillow. Most patients do very well  sleeping in the reclined position (several pillows behind their back) or in a recliner. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastReduction.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS
November 7th, 2016

Having a breast reduction tomorrow. What type of pillows should I purchase?

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Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  I do not think that it is necessary to purchase a special pillow. Most patients do very well  sleeping in the reclined position (several pillows behind their back) or in a recliner. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastReduction.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS
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