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)