Hi, I am getting a breast reduction, and the doctor suggested Axillery liposuction at the same time ? I was wondering if this affects the recovery time ? I am 24 and a full time housekeeper and was wondering what the approxamite time off work I will need ? What sort of pain medication will I get after the surgery ? And how far back would the liposuction go ? All the way to my back or would it stop at the end under my armpit ? Thank you :)
July 2, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction and Axillary Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos and also good luck for your procedure. In patients with large and heavy breasts, liposuction if often very useful to help in the reshaping and also in reducing the length of the scars towards the axilla. With regards to recovery, on average I advice my patients 2 weeks of rest, avoiding lifting, driving and physical activity. Make also sure that you ask your surgeon, as he/she might have a different set of post operative instructions for you.All the best.Andrea MarandoPlastic and Cosmetic SurgeonManchester and London
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July 2, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction and Axillary Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos and also good luck for your procedure. In patients with large and heavy breasts, liposuction if often very useful to help in the reshaping and also in reducing the length of the scars towards the axilla. With regards to recovery, on average I advice my patients 2 weeks of rest, avoiding lifting, driving and physical activity. Make also sure that you ask your surgeon, as he/she might have a different set of post operative instructions for you.All the best.Andrea MarandoPlastic and Cosmetic SurgeonManchester and London
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July 4, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction and axillary lipo Hello and thanks for your question.It's very common to add axillary liposuction to a breast reduction, and in fact I do this in most cases. I will commonly liposuction the area in front of the armpit, the side of the breast, and the side of the chest wall. I don't think it adds significantly to the recovery, and certainly helps shape, especially if you're having a vertical (lollipop scar) reduction. It's difficult to contour the "back rolls" without turning a patient over during surgery, but you can usually get some nice contouring of the areas I mentioned above.Most women are fine with 2 weeks off work, although many women are more tired than usual when they first go back.In terms of pain meds, I would ask your surgeon's office what your options are.Best wishes-
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July 4, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction and axillary lipo Hello and thanks for your question.It's very common to add axillary liposuction to a breast reduction, and in fact I do this in most cases. I will commonly liposuction the area in front of the armpit, the side of the breast, and the side of the chest wall. I don't think it adds significantly to the recovery, and certainly helps shape, especially if you're having a vertical (lollipop scar) reduction. It's difficult to contour the "back rolls" without turning a patient over during surgery, but you can usually get some nice contouring of the areas I mentioned above.Most women are fine with 2 weeks off work, although many women are more tired than usual when they first go back.In terms of pain meds, I would ask your surgeon's office what your options are.Best wishes-
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