How to Know if Breast Reduction Surgery is Painful

Having a breast reduction surgery is a serious decision for a woman to make. Although most women recover with little to no side effects, like any surgery, breast reduction can be painful. Before you make your decision, you should know the risk of the pain breast reduction surgery could cause. Here’s how to know if breast reduction surgery is painful.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Talk with others. Your best resource for information is other people who have had breast reduction surgery. If you know of someone who has undergone breast reduction surgery, ask them about the pain associated with the surgery.
2. Find more information. Search the Internet for Web sites on breast reduction surgery. Use a search engine like Google or your ISPs; or visit the Mayo Clinic Web site to learn more (see Resources below).
3. Do your research. Prior to the surgery, consult medical guides and websites and read about the pain and risks associated with breast reduction surgery. Look to see what kind of steps can be taken to reduce the pain.
4. Consult a doctor. Call your surgeon and set up a consultation. During this pre-surgical consultation your doctor will discuss such things as risks, side effects and the amount of pain you should expect.
5. Understand the basic risks. Breast reduction is a surgery and is subject to such normal risks as pain, bleeding and infection. If you have any history of such post-surgical complications, tell your doctor to see if they may be able to prescribe you something to control the pain.

Tips & Warnings

• Be open and honest with your surgeon about your concerns and questions in regards to pain.
• Purchase post-surgery bras specifically designed to provide you therapeutic comfort after your surgery to help minimize the pain.
• Refrain from smoking before and after your surgery as a way of reducing chances of pain.
• If you have any unusual medical conditions or are not feeling well on the days leading up to the surgery, be sure to inform your surgeon.