Breast Reduction Q&A

The use of breast reduction drains is common in breast reduction surgery. They are used to prevent swelling and buildup of fluid within the breast tissues, which can eventually lead to infections if left untreated.

Lollipop scars on breast reduction are found around the areola, extending vertically down the breast crease.

The breast-reduction consultation is a time where you have the opportunity to discuss the procedure with your plastic surgeon and make sure that he and he or she answers all the questions that you have relating to the procedure.

The Schnur Scale is a scale used by insurance companies to determine what is in their eyes considered enough breast tissue to be removed to create a medical necessity for the procedure.

Breast reduction aftercare involves about 1-2 weeks of downtime, although full recovery happens in about 4-6 weeks.

There are several ways to help natural breast reduction, although they may not work as well as breast reduction surgery.

In most cases, breast reduction and tummy tuck can be combined in one surgery. However, you have to be mindful of the risks involved.

The medical term for Breast reduction is reduction mammoplasty.

Wise pattern breast reduction is one of the oldest and most common techniques used in breast reduction surgery. More commonly known as the anchor pattern technique.