Question 1

recovering from breast reduction. noticed yellow fluid on bandages. no obvious smell and no fever.
please advise.

Accepted Answer

Can contact surgeon: You posted on our free, public, informational forum... where medical advice or medical care are not given. That said, after a surgery where breast tissue is removed from a guy in his 20's, we would presume the wound is small and serous (yellowish fluid) from the wounds edges would be just a little bit. If the area seems swelling or oozing more, there may be fluid trapped. Surgeon may recheck.

Question 2

i has a breast reduction 6wks ago and i had some stiches sticking out that hadn't quite dissolved yet is it normal to have pus looking drainage?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: there is a stitches that supposed to be absorbed,and they do not,the body will try to reject them,a reaction will be created similar to infection until they are out.go and see your surgeon.

Question 3

how much can a breast reduction cost?

Accepted Answer

Varies a lot...: Between different parts of the country. Also, most breast reductions are not cosmetic but are done for back and shoulder pain and other symptoms caused by the weight of the enlarged breasts. As such, some are covered by health insurance but this depends on the company, the kind of policy, and the degree of symptoms.

Question 4

does insurance pay for breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Yes , depends: for beauty  NO   for back pains  YES   .  In some woman large breasts cause severe back pains and disability , if medically documented ail approve  such surgery  by most of insurance companies approve . If it is for cosmetic purposes  no . Speak to your doctor

Question 5

at what age can you get a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

See plastic surgeon: Certified by the american board of plastic surgery. Breast reduction is most often done for the symptoms caused by the weight of large breasts: neck and upper back pain, grooving of the shoulders from bra straps, and repeated skin irritation in the folds under the breasts.  I have done reductions on 15 year-olds with severe neck and back pain...This is rare but it does occur.

Question 6

who hard is the recovery from breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Not very difficult: Most breast reduction patients say that the pain is like that from doing too many pushups: soreness in the chest muscles. It should easily be controlled with the medication given to you by your surgeon. Most patients return to regular activities in 10-14 days.

Question 7

what are common issues with getting breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

It's an operation...: Most breast reductions are not done for cosmetic improvement, but rather for symptoms from the size and weight of the breasts (back and shoulder pain, rashes under the breasts.) this is a real operation with possible complications common to all operations. Discuss your specific goals with a surgeon certified by the am. Board of plastic surgery to evaluate your options.

Question 8

how to know if i qualify for a free breast reduction ?

Accepted Answer

Quality: Qualifying for a free breast reduction depends on the criteria set by your insurance provider and it may vary from one provider to another. 
I would suggest that you contact your insurance provider to know about any specific criteria they need in order to cover the costs for a breast reduction surgery. All the best!  Read more here: www.mwbreast.com/cosmetic-procedures/breast/breast-reduction-ohio

Question 9

what serious risks are associated with a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Many but  not freqnt: There are many potential risks with  low possibility of infection, bleeding, unfavorable scarring, loss of nipple viability or sensation, interference with surgical, oncogoligic or mammofrapguc evaluation, impaired lactation ability, dog ears, incidental discovery of malignancy. Need for secondary surgical extirpative/revisionary procedures ....

Question 10

is 800 grams a lot to be removed during a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

No: Some of the larger reduction can remove over 1500 gm per side. It depends on the size of your breasts preoperatively. 800 gm is approximately 2 pounds.

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Recovering from breast reduction. noticed yellow fluid on bandages. no obvious smell and no fever. please advise.

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I has a breast reduction 6wks ago and i had some stiches sticking out that hadn't quite dissolved yet is it normal to have pus looking drainage?

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How much can a breast reduction cost?

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Does insurance pay for breast reduction?

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At what age can you get a breast reduction?

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How to know if i qualify for a free breast reduction ?

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Is 800 grams a lot to be removed during a breast reduction?

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