How painful is a breast reduction procedure?

Not very painful: Most of the breast reduction patients I have treated describe chest wall soreness postop, kind of like having done too many pushups. The pain from this procedure should be easily controllable with medications such as vicodin and should only last for 3-7 days.

Moderately.: Generally, most patients do very well after breast reduction surgery. This operation tends to be less painful than other operations such as breast augmentation or tummy tuck surgery. Most patients require pain medication for approximately one week after the procedure. Generally speaking, breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed.

Moderate: Breast reduction procedures are well tolerated by most patients.