2007-05-29 15:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
http://www.breasthealthonline.com
http://www.bfar.org
You have a 50/50 chance of breastfeeding, talk to the PS about your concerns with regards to that.
If you smoke, you have a LOT of risks. Your PS will not operate on someone who has not stopped smoking for at least a month prior to surgery. Even then you could have healing issues.
Make sure you follow what your PS tells you. Any concerns you have, give him/her a call.
With regards to scars, my scars are barely noticeable. You've got to know how to treat them. Massage and Mederma or Scarguard and after a while they are barely there.
The two links I posted above are very helpful to find out risks involved with the surgery and you can talk to others who have had the surgery and their complications and risks.
2007-05-30 01:04:35 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The breast reduction procedure is normally safe. But as with any surgical procedure, there are risks relating to the procedure itself or to the anesthetic. Any early sign of infection will be vigorously treated, and if bleeding occurs postoperatively, it will be immediately dealt with.
Some people who have breast reduction surgery experience:
Delayed wound healing.
Noticeable, permanent scars on the breasts. The breast reduction procedure will leave scars, but some women have a greater tendency to produce scar tissue than others do. Women who smoke are more likely to heal slowly and develop prominent scars.
Small sores around the nipples following surgery. These sores can be treated with antibiotic cream.
Breasts that are slightly mismatched or nipples that are unevenly positioned.
Inability to breast-feed because most of the milk ducts leading to the nipple are removed.
Permanent loss of feeling in the nipples or breasts.
Loss of blood supply to the nipple and areola, which can lead to tissue death. This complication is rare, and the nipple and areola can usually be rebuilt from skin grafts taken from other parts of the body.
Infection, which in very rare cases can lead to death if it is not effectively treated.
2007-05-29 15:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Aside from the usual slight risks associated with any surgery, the only risk I can think of is that you might not be able to breast feed.
2007-05-29 15:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bubbeh C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one of my close friends just got one, and she couldnt do alot of movement for the first two days, but she is working fulltime now and its been like 3 weeks. She looks great and she was really happy with her surgery.
2007-05-29 15:54:40 · answer #4 · answered by danielle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend had the surgery and the doctor snipped her nipple. and it is now all yucky with no nipples.. and there is other ways u can get your boobd smaller.. push ups.. and My friends boob size only went down one and a half sizes.. it didnt help none.. and you cant smoke ( if ou smoke) after the surgery.. i hope this actually helps.. and My friend complains that her boob hurts all the time.. be carefull... pick the right doctor... ok i hope this is helpful.. Good luck!
2007-05-29 15:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by hope4life_2010 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This website is very informative:
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/breastreduction/BR_risks.html
2007-05-29 15:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by burberribunni 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Less for us to look at.
2007-05-29 15:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by Pete 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
smaller breasts
2007-05-29 15:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by capper 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋