I am scheduled for breast reduction in a few weeks. I am now considering having another child, since I am of older maternal age I do would not want to wait too long. My surgery will be covered by insurance and do not want to delay plans because I don't know when I will be able to rescheduled and probably will not. Although I will be happy not to go through another pregnancy with the pain of enormous breasts, I do not want to interfere with healing. Is it safe to become pregnant 3 months after surgery? Thanks.
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Answer: Is it okay for me to get pregnant 3 months after Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction surgery is extremely safe and life changing for many patients. Most patients will report immediate relief from the chronic neck, shoulder and back pain caused by large, poorly supported breasts. Patients are able to engage more easily in all...
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Given your description, it is very likely that Medicare will cover each breast reduction procedure. Consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be helpful. Also, consultation with your cardiologist should also be considered for a ...
Woman
who suffer from macromastia (large breast ) and ptosis (sagging of the breast )
have two concurrent problems. The first problem is the excess breast tissue, which
makes the breast larger and heavier. The
second problem is excess skin, which is a result of the effects of gravity over
time...