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Breast Reduction
Will You Perform Breast Reduction Surgery As an Outpatient Procedure?
As with any surgery the key in determining whether it can be safely done as an outpatient is your pre-existing health and the procedure itself. Breast reduction as an outpatient surgery can be performed in appropriate patients. In the last 3 years, I have performed hundreds of breast reductions with the vast majority as outpatient surgery. Key considerations are other medical issues that would cause concerns about an outpatient procedure (morbid obesity, sleep apnea, pain issues, etc). In addition, we use treatments like pain pumps to insure that our outpatient breast reductions feel great as well.
Clinical Context
Whether breast reduction can be done as an outpatient procedure depends on your overall health, the extent of tissue removed, and how you respond to anesthesia. Surgeons consider factors like sleep apnea, obesity, and pain tolerance when planning same-day discharge. Most patients recover comfortably at home with proper pain control, though some with larger reductions or added health risks may need overnight monitoring. Your surgeon will help determine the safest option based on your individual history.
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