Breast reduction

The procedure: The procedure is performed under general endotracheal anaesthesia. The patient stays at the clinic for 1-2 days after the operation. Drainage tubes are removed 2 days post op, while sutures 7 and 10 days post op. For at least 4 weeks the patient must wear a special individually selected bra.

 Tests required prior to the procedure:

• complete blood count and ESR
• glucose
• coagulation time
• blood type
• sodium
• potassium
• urinalysis
• chest x-ray
• ECG
• HBsAg
• HCV