Hi, I'm on a very competitive college swim team, and have very large breasts (DD). I'm 5'6 and very tiny and muscular elsewhere. I was wondering if I were to get a breast reduction, how soon I could resume swimming (at an intense level) Thank you
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It is completely normal to weigh more after surgery, even if a few pounds were removed. This weight increase is especially notable in the first week after surgery, but may persist for a number of weeks. Initially there is water retention and slowing of the bowels. Also during the...
Wigs are not permitted during surgery as we want to respect the sterile environment of the operating room. However, we respect your wishes and we understand that things like wigs and dentures are very difficult for people to part with. Your plastic surgeon and your OR team want the very best for...
Hard to say without a photo. Generally, most breasts can undergo a reduction operation. One must ask what the issue is and what the expected goal is. Sometimes a mastopexy, (breast lift), is all that one needs. Usually breast reductions are for those patients with significant volume and...