I just had a breast reduction but I do not have drains, what does this mean?

It would seem that by your breast size and body habitus as well as symptoms that you would be a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery.  However, I cannot speak to what criteria Texas Medicaid may have in order to potentially cover the costs of surgery.  I would recommend that...

Although breast development can change until your early 20s, if your breasts are symptomatically large, you are definitely a candidate for breast reduction.  I would recommend seeking out a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who will thoroughly examine you, and create a plan tailored to your...

There is no minimum age for breast reduction.  There is more likely to be hypertrophic scarring, and greater risk of needing another reduction at some point in the future, but these are considerations that you are able to balance with the restrictions caused by your current breast size...

If you are having concerning symptoms after surgery, you need to call your doctor. At the age of 18 you are a legal adult, so you doctor can treat you without your mother's permission.

Online sources of medical information should always be considered secondary to the advice you get from your personal surgeon.  Without knowledge of your complete medical history, it is impossible to give you accurate advice about medications before surgery.  If you don't trust the...