Does everyone that gets the breast reduction done have the drain tubes? I am needing the surgery done really bad, due to back problems, but i am just really nervous about it. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
2007-04-07 14:53:18 · 5 answers · asked by soldierwife25 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I didn't have any drains for my surgery, or if I did they took them out before I woke up in the recovery room.
Cons: NONE! I'm serious.
Pros: So many. No more $40 bras on JUST one that supports me. Sexy ones were like $50+. Now I can buy $8 for a three pack of bras. No more pinching them when I or my fiance roll over. They don't sag anymore. I can go braless and not have my boobs dangle to the floor. When I run I don't get bruised eyes. etc etc.
This site helped me out a LOT with my questions and before and after surgery:
http://www.breasthealthonline.com
2007-04-08 01:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- using the drains is actually involved in outdated techniques for breast reduction. There are many new technique now which use minimal incisions and therefore minimal scarring, for example an older technique is the anchor method with a scar running around and down from the nipple and under the breast, the most popular technique now is the Le Jour incision which involves scarring only around the nipple and directly down (there is no scar underneath the breasts). I suppost the pros would be that you have smaller breasts but that is also a con (if you are like me I am a bit sad about losing breast size), you will no longer have back, neck, shoulder etc pain. You will be able to wear great clothes without looking fat and a wierd shape and the list of pros goes on and on.
Good luck !!!
2007-04-11 00:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by renee.emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also am going for this surgery in six months time, Yes you do need drain tubes, but think of the wonderful results, less back pain, and shoulder pain, neck as well. It will hurt, for some time, but in the long run, it will be the best thing for you. Take care, and don't worry, long term affects far outway the discomfort from the actual surgery. Take care.
2007-04-07 22:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Cindybear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pros.. no more back pain (if you have experienced this due to the weight of your breasts), fitting into tops/shirts of your interest.
Cons... All I can think of is the recovery process.
2007-04-07 23:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by ~ Miss Naomi ~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pros...your breasts are smaller
Cons....YOUR BREASTS ARE SMALLER?!?!?!?
Think of your boyfriend here!
2007-04-07 21:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋