Can I start my birth control 5 days after breast reduction?

Thank you for the question. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for breast reduction surgery is one who presents with relatively large breasts in proportion to the remainder of her torso.  These patients often present with neck, back, shoulder discomfort, bra strap grooving, pos...

By the appearance in your photo you appear to be a good candidate for a free nipple graft breast reduction. I would trust your plastic surgeon and his/her experience if you feel comfortable with him/her. This is a decision that has to be made with a formal consultation and examination. 

An addiction to smoking is extremely difficult to break, and even more so when those around you are smoking. Unfortunately, nicotine has an extremely negative impact on your wound healing. Because nicotine constricts blood vessels, it reduces the oxygen needed for wound healing, possibly res...

Thanks so much for your thoughtful questionbased on your concerns and photos you would certainly be a candidate for a conversation about breast reduction in my practice. When thinking about a reduction it's very important to talk to your surgeon about the potential impact on breast-feeding,...

 The insurance companies make it extremely difficult to get a breast reduction covered. Breasts can continue to grow until 18-22 years of age, and therefore the procedure may need to be repeated later, or after pregnancy or at menopause as well.  The teenage years are very...

This area (the inverted-T region) of the breast reduction or breast lift incision pattern is a common area of decreased circulation and therefore slower healing. This usually goes on to heal without much ado, but there will be slightly more scarring (which can be revised under local anesthesia...