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Is there a chance of dying during a breast reduction?

1jojo222Aug 4, 2018
I’m 19 and I’m getting a breast reduction this Tuesday I’m extremely excited but also terrified.. I occasionally smoke marijuana but never any cigarettes, I’m not over weight but I do eat a lot of junk and don’t drink enough water :( I’m really nervous that I’m not going to wake up because I’m not the healthiest. I’ve been put under recently and it was fine. I also have a fixed heart murmur and my family doctor said it should be fine... what are my chances of death?

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Dr. David A. Ehrlich, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Nov 14, 2018
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Scott C. Lindsay, DO

Thank you for your question. No, you can not be awake for breast reduction surgery, nor would you want to be. You will be given general anesthesia. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

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Scott C. Lindsay, DO

Hi and thank you for your question. Do not put on any creams, lotions, or sunscreen unless your surgeon has approved it. Reach out to him/her with your concerns. Best wishes!

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Wayne I. Yamahata, MD

The extra tissue or "dog ears" will definitely flatten and improve with time. If there is any residual excess tissue after full healing and maturation, it can generally be removed as a simple office procedure. 

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