Yellow discharge almost four weeks post breast reduction surgery, what should I do? (photos)

Yes, significantly reducing the volume of the breasts is possible during this type of surgery. However, I caution patients against getting too attached to a particular cup size. Cup sizes are not an exact science, and they can vary quite a bit between manufacturers. Instead, your surgeon will...

I prefer that patients stop smoking 2-4 weeks prior to surgery because smoking increases the risk of complications.  Best to review with your surgeon.

Hello,Your selfie photos are completely unhelpful for evaluation of your breasts. This is due to optical defects that create photographic distortions. Discuss with your surgeon, get a second opinion in person, or re-post with a second person using a purpose built digital camera standing a ...

The area of your breast being slow to heal is not uncommon.  It is where the tension on the skin is the most and the blood supply is the least.  You can't make your body heal faster, you can only make the conditions optimal for healing.  If you are in good health and eat a well rounded diet, yo...

Sorry about the difficulty you are having getting your breast reduction to be covered by your insurance.  The denial can be due to multiple reasons.  Most insurances require a certain amount of tissue be removed (which in my opinion you obviously meet), however, they also require...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...