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Breast Reduction How will I learn about safety of Breast Reduction? Each year, thousands of women undergo breast reduction and experience no major complications. However, it is important for you to be informed of the risks as well as the benefits. One of the most important parts of your consultation is the discussion that you and your surgeon will have about the possible complications of breast reduction surgery. In addition to listening carefully to what your surgeon tells you, be sure to raise any questions or concerns that you may have about the safety of the procedure. Remember, by carefully following your surgeons advice and instructions--both before and after surgery--you can do your part to minimize some of the risk. What can I do to prepare for my surgery? When the date for your surgery has been set, your plastic surgeon will provide you with specific instructions for the days immediately before and after your surgery. A number of points will be covered, including:
How will I be cared for on the day of my surgery? Breast reduction surgery may be performed in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center or an office-based surgical suite. If you are admitted to the hospital, your stay will be a short one. Medications are administered to keep you comfortable during the procedure. Usually a general anesthetic is used so that you'll sleep throughout the entire surgical procedure. |
