Hello Doctors. Thank you in advance for your responses ! I know this question is a bit silly... I am getting a breast reduction in 2 weeks, im afraid I wont be able to lift my baby boy. He is 6 months 20 lbs . Will I be able to lift him within a week?
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Answer: How long could it take before I am able to lift my 6 month old baby after breast reduction?
Thanks for the question. You should be able to flying by 1-2 weeks after your surgery. If your doctor say everything's fine, yes, you can go. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.
Breast reduction eligibility and coverage by insurance varies from one insurance carrier to the next, and cannot be determined based on cup size, but only based on an in-person examination to figure out how much tissue the surgeon needs to remove. You also often have to qualify for multiple ...
In nearly all cases you should be able to do completely unrestricted activity and swim in a pool or the ocean 8 weeks after surgery - in fact, this is usually possible after about 4 weeks. However, this does not mean that this is recommended 100% of the time. Occasionally you could have dela...
