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have a temperature greater than 98.7. This is probably due to lack of deep breathing during the surgery and a few secretions at the base of your lungs. This can readily be remedied by the breathing during recovery, coughing if needed and early ambulation. If your temperatures persistently over 101.5 then notify your surgeon. Good luck
Surgery generates a hyper metabolic state in many patients will have a small elevation in temperature.
How long ago was your reduction? A slight temperature rise is often seen in the first 24-48 hours. You need to check with your surgeon.
It is fairly common to have a low grade temp after surgery. If you are concerned, have pain, drainage, redness, etc.. contact your surgeon.
It is normal to have a low grade fever after any surgery. If you develop local signs of infection such as warmth, redness or drainage then contact your surgeon.
The two are unrelated and you should be fine to proceed with your breast reduction. always advise your surgeon of any underlying medical problems whether or not related. Good luck
I personally do not use drains with breast reduction and seldom use a Foley catheter into the bladder. Different surgeons have different ideas about this however.
Thank you for your question. You are going through a process called juvenile breast hypertrophy. It is hormonally induced. Discuss this matter further with your parents and share the problems that it may be causing you. Consultation with a Pediatrician and a Plastic Surgeon may be in order....
It's impossible to say whether your carrier will cover breast reduction. The first step is to call your broker directly and see if breast reduction is covered at all. After that you'll have to consult with a plastic surgeon.
Typically medications are not used to reduce breast size. You may want to discuss the symptoms you are having with your OB/GYN or primary care physician. Best wishes.
Breast reduction is a very effective procedure with a high rate of patient satisfaction. Patients with enlarged breasts often have trouble finding clothing that fits their body, experience back, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, arm numbness, shoulder grooving and rashes under the breasts...
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