I've just recently underwent a breast reduction. I have no stitches or drain tubes which I find odd. Will this increase my chance for infection? When will I be able to return to exercising?
December 18, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction It is impossible to make recommendations for you in particular as I can't tell anything from your photo. The best answer is to contact your plastic surgeon and ask them when you can exercise. As to infection risk - many plastic surgeons perform breast reduction surgery without drains. For those that do use drains they are to remove fluid/blood from the area, not to prevent infection. If you are concerned about infection I would contact your plastic surgeon to be examined and determine if you need antibiotics.Good luck!
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December 18, 2015
Answer: Breast reduction It is impossible to make recommendations for you in particular as I can't tell anything from your photo. The best answer is to contact your plastic surgeon and ask them when you can exercise. As to infection risk - many plastic surgeons perform breast reduction surgery without drains. For those that do use drains they are to remove fluid/blood from the area, not to prevent infection. If you are concerned about infection I would contact your plastic surgeon to be examined and determine if you need antibiotics.Good luck!
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