I have read alot of stories, on here. When it is time to remove the stitches around the areola and down the breast.....do I take the prescription pain pills an hour before that time or is it not a big deal and not take any?
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April 1, 2013
Answer: Pain pills are really not needed for suture removal after breast reduction.
Hello! Thank you for your question! The issue with nicotine is that it
also acts as a vasoconstrictor, clamping down of blood vessels. Blood
supply is always of great concern during any surgical procedure, but
especially in such a procedure as a breast reduction where the viability of the
...
Great question. The only reason to sleep slightly elevated after breast reduction is to minimize swelling a bit faster. However, if you completely sleep on your back instead of elevated it's not a big deal. Your breasts may remain slightly more swollen when healing for a few days, but otherwise...
