I'm considering having a breast reduction done but I'm a bit concerned about how safe general anesthesia is and does it have any relation to penicillin. I've been told I have an allergic reaction to penicillin when I was a baby. It broke my skin out. Btw, I was premature. If that helps any.
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Answer: General Anesthesia is Very Safe for Most Patients
Some discomfort, swelling and discoloration of the #breasts are to be expected for several weeks. The scars at the incision lines typically become reddish and a few weeks after surgery are raised and firm. After a number of months they become pale and soft. After 8-12 months, the scars are...
For every 20 pounds in body weight lose they say there is a pound in breast. Your BMI now is over 30 and clearly you would benefit from weight lose. I would lose the weight first and if there is no change in your breasts go ahead with a reduction.
It is very possible that you would qualify for insurance coverage, but you would need to contact your insurance company to find out if it is a covered procedure under your policy. Most insurance companies require that a minimum of 500 grams per breast needs to be removed to be covered, and that...
