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Doctors, what are the risks and rewards of breast reduction?

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Comfort: Breast reduction should only be offered for the very pendulous breasts that cause excessive wt., postural changes and improper figure in a young female.

Answered 4/19/2014

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Seek Consultation: Some of the risks/potential complications associated with breast reduction surgery include: infection, bleeding, seroma, hematoma, wound healing problems, abnormal scarring ( hypertrophic or keloid), loss of sensation, inability to breast-feed, breast asymmetry, necrosis of tissue or skin, unsatisfactory cosmetic results, unpredictability of exact cup size postoperatively...

Answered 10/14/2014

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Dr. Ergun Kocak answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Risks and rewards: The most obvious changes from this surgical procedure are of course physical: • Smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts • Reduced neck and back pain • Less saggy breasts • More symmetrical breasts • A better breast-to-body proportion • Able to better participate in sports and other physical activities Learn more about breast reconstruction here: https://www.mwbreast.com/breast-reduction-ohio/

Answered 5/10/2018

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