Breast Reduction Questions

Ask your surgeon:

1. how often the surgeon has performed this type of operation?

2. if you are you a candidate for breast reduction?

3. what results are realistic for you?

4. for information on the possible immediate post-operative effects including: bruising, pain, swelling, bleeding, infection and nipple sensitivity.

5. for information on longer-term, local effects.

6. if you will have less feeling in your reduced breast?

7. how much discomfort or pain will you feel?

8. how long you will be in the hospital?

9. how long is the recovery time?

10. to get advice on how to continue monitoring your breasts for breast cancer.

11. about the effect on breastfeeding if this is a concern.

12. to get information on cost of the initial operation

Don't be afraid to add your own questions to this list.