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Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia in a surgery center or hospital in about two to four hours and you may return home following your procedure. There is no need for an overnight stay. Post-surgery discomfort is considered to be moderate and is well-controlled with pain medication.

Any bruising or swelling encountered will improve in two to four weeks with the bandages being removed in one to seven days and stitches are usually the dissolvable kind so they don't need to be removed. You can resume your exercise routine in two to four weeks and return to work in one to three weeks.

Breast reduction surgery does result in some scarring. Fortunately, the scars can be limited to areas hidden with undergarments. The scars will fade after surgery, but in some cases, will take many months to do so.

Some risks involved with breast reduction surgery are infection, bleeding, an appearance of unevenness and healing problems. These risks can be reduced if you are in good general health and follow Dr. Hendricks' instructions. It is always advised to stop smoking two to four weeks before any surgery to minimize healing problems.

If you have given some thought to breast reduction surgery, but still have questions that have gone unanswered, please contact Dr. Hendricks of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center in Newport Beach, California today to schedule a consultation to address those concerns and allow you to make a well-informed decision about breast reduction surgery.

Women with large breasts often suffer chronic pain involving the neck, back and shoulders and suffer from headaches and rashes under the breasts. The ability to exercise and engage in physical activity are diminished in a women with large breasts, as is her feeling of self-confidence diminished.

Breast reduction surgery is done under general anesthesia in approximately two to four hours and you may return home following your procedure. There is no need for an overnight stay.. Moderate discomfort is to be expected for three to seven days after surgery that is easily controlled with pain medication.

In general, breast reduction surgery is more likely to interfere with nursing than breast augmentation surgery. However, there is an excellent chance you will be able to nurse if your nipple and areola are still attached to breast tissue. Damage to the nerves, milk ducts and breast tissue may limit your milk flow and diminish sensation in your nipples. The ability to nurse is usually retained because only the skin surrounding the nipple is manipulated, not the nipple itself.

Bruising or swelling improves in two to four weeks with the assistance of a sports bra or ace bandage and you will be able to return to work in one to three weeks if your job is not physically demanding.

Residents of Newport Beach, California who are interested in breast reduction surgery may contact Douglas L. Hendricks at Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to obtain more information about this procedure from a highly trained and qualified surgeon.

Large breasts can cause many problems, such as neck, back, shoulder pain, shoulder-grooving, headaches, posture problems, nerve problems, rashes under the breasts, interference with exercise and physical activity and the inability to find proper fitting clothing and problems with self-image.

Women with large breasts are often in chronic pain, have no energy and are sometimes overweight because they are unable to exercise. Even weight loss does not guarantee a solution for large breasted women. Men are also victims of this problem, although less noted, the damage to their self-image can be just as devastating.

In breast reduction surgery, the breast tissue and excess breast skin are removed and your nipples are moved to a higher position on your breasts. This is usually accomplished without the necessity of removing your nipples and then replacing them. The nipples stay attached to the breast and only the surrounding skin is manipulated, so the ability to breast feed is usually retained.

Are you considering breast reduction surgery? If you live in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, please contact Dr. Douglas L. Hendricks of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today to schedule a consultation and learn more about this procedure. Dr. Hendricks and his staff are ready to answer your questions and any concerns you may have about your particular problem.