Yes, the vast majority of breast reduction procedures I perform are done as an outpatient. This can be done very safely and most patients appreciate the comforts of home as opposed to the hospital environment. It is important to have enough reliable help and support at home during the recovery. Patients remain in the recovery room typically 1-2 hours after surgery. Breast reduction surgery remains one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
Breast reduction is an outpatient surgery that takes between two and half and three hours. The recovery is one hour. Follow up next day.