I just had a breast reduction this Tuesday (5/20), and I was wondering if I would be able to start my birth control pills again today (5 days after surgery)? I had to stop taking them 2 weeks before the operation, so I don't quite know what the rules are for after surgery.
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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...