| BREAST REDUCTION: Surgical Highlights | |
| Relieves upper back and shoulder pain from heavy breasts | |
| Converts large droopy breasts to more youthful shape | |
| Produces some permanent scars on the breasts | |
| Operation takes about 3 hours; go home same day | |
| Not very painful after surgery | |
| Resume driving in 1 week or less | |
| Resume office work in 1-2 weeks | |
| Resume sports in 4-6 weeks | |
| Local or general anesthetic (general usually preferred) | |