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Preparing for your surgery
Your surgeon may require you to have a mammogram (breast x-ray) before surgery.
You'll also get specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including
guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain
vitamins and medications. Some surgeons suggest that their patients diet
before the operation.
Breast reduction doesn't usually require a blood transfusion. However, if
a large amount of breast tissue will be removed, your physician may advise
you to have a unit of blood drawn ahead of time. That way, if a transfusion
should be needed, your own blood can be used.
While you're making preparations, be sure to arrange for someone to drive
you home after your surgery and to help you out for a few days if needed.
Where your surgery will be performed
Breast reduction surgery may be performed in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center or an office-based surgical suite. If you are admitted to the hospital, your stay will be a short one.
The surgery itself usually takes two to four hours, but may take longer
in some cases.
Type of anesthesia
Breast reduction is nearly always performed under general anesthesia. You'll
be asleep through the entire operation.
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Breast Reduction Patient Information 
Highlights: Preparing for Surgery
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-Operative Care
Activity Restrictions
Recovery Time
Resuming Normal Activities
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-operative Instructions
FAQs on Recovery From Plastic Surgery
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