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A member asked:
How long does the breast reduction process take?
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Depends: Depends upon the experience and technical skills of your surgery. 2-4 hours is usually average. I trust you mean "how long does the operating take?".
Answered 11/23/2013
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Depends..: Depends on what you mean by “process”. The operation itself takes about 3 hours. Recovery may take 2 to 4 weeks. Obtaining health insurance coverage, if relevant, may take several weeks. See board plastic surgeons for more specifics; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed.
Answered 10/30/2016
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Hi! Breast Reduction Surgery takes an average of 2 – 3 hours to complete and is an outpatient surgery, which means you will be allowed to go home after the operation. Prior to your operation, your surgeon should be able to provide you with an estimate of how long your procedure will take based on the treatment plan they’ll develop for you.
Answered 7/22/2021
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