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What to do if i'm 17 (turning 18 in the summer) and i want a breast reduction. will i have a heart attack or stroke?

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Heart Attack: If you are generally healthy, you should not have a high risk for heart attack or stroke from your surgery. Anyone undergoing anesthesia, does have some risk, though.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Breast Reduction: As a young woman, it would be extremely safe to undergo this surgery. I am assuming you have no medical issues and you are of normal weight. Patients who have underlying medical problems would be at increased risks for complications.

Answered 4/9/2020

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What to do if i'm 17 (turning 18 in the summer) and i want a breast reduction. will i have a heart attack or stroke?

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