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What kind of outcome is typical for breast reduction?

Breast reduction is likely to decrease the size and weight of your breasts and relieve pain and discomfort associated with large breasts.

What are the alternatives to breast reduction?

Alternatives to breast reduction surgery include losing weight, liposuction alone, and purchasing a specialty bra.

全身麻醉可能有哪些副作用？

全身麻醉的一些可能的副作用包括噁心和嘔吐、口乾、喉嚨痛、肌肉酸痛、頭痛、瘀傷（來自靜脈注射）、搔癢、發抖和感覺寒冷、排尿困難和嗜睡。老年患者可能會出現記憶喪失和暫時性混亂。 

What are possible side effects and complications of breast reduction?

The possible side effects and complications of breast reduction surgery include infection; bleeding; blood clots; fluid accumulation; anesthesia risks; allergies to surgical materials including tape and sutures; breast asymmetry and contour and shape irregularities; temporary or permanent changes in breast sensation; deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot that is in a deep vein); persistent pain; poor wound healing; potential inability to breastfeed; unfavorable scarring; potential partial or total loss of nipples and areolas; and the possibility of revisional surgery.

How safe is breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction surgery is a procedure with minimal risks, though there are some. If you’re a smoker, your surgeon might recommend that you stop at least during the time of your procedure because it can impede healing. You should also know that Hancock Regional Hospital has been rated one of the safest hospitals in America by 蛙跳集團，一個全國性非營利醫療保健監督組織；並被評為印第安納州最安全的醫院 勞恩研究所醫院指數。

How do I know if breast reduction surgery is right for me?

You’re a good candidate for a breast reduction if you experience back, neck, and shoulder pain and discomfort, caused by the weight of your breasts. 

Do I have options for anesthesia for breast reduction surgery?

General anesthesia is usually used for breast reduction surgery.

What issue does a breast reduction solve?

If you are bothered by concerns that your breasts are too large, breast reduction surgery might be helpful to you. In some cases, large breasts cause physical pain and discomfort or self-consciousness.

How is a breast reduction done?

In breast reduction surgery, your surgeon will make incisions around the areola and down the front of each breast and remove excess fat, tissue, and skin. Your breasts will be lifted and reshaped and your nipples will be repositioned. If necessary, the diameter of your areolas might be decreased by removing the skin at their perimeter. (In some cases, excess fat may be removed through liposuction.) The incisions are then brought together to reshape your smaller breasts, and stitches are layered deep within the breast tissue to support the newly shaped breasts. Stitches, skin adhesives, and surgical tape may be used to close the skin.

Why might I have to wait to schedule a breast reduction?

在某些情況下，患者的身體需要一段時間才能為手術做好準備。例如，如果您有其他醫療問題，包括其他外科手術或疾病，我們可能會等待安排手術。您的健康和安全是我們的首要任務，因此我們會在最適合患者的時候安排手術。如果您吸煙，您可能需要在手術前停止吸煙並等待一段時間，因為吸煙會阻礙癒合過程。

手術團隊會知道我的健康史嗎？

您的健康史將在手術前、手術期間和手術後收集並提供給團隊。如果您是 Hancock Health 患者，我們將能夠在我們的系統中存取您的記錄。如果您不這樣做，我們將與您的醫生合作以獲取必要的資訊。 

我該如何決定遵循哪位外科醫師的建議？

您應該與您感覺舒服的外科醫生一起工作，無論他是否是我們的外科醫生之一。 

Do I have to get a second or third opinion for breast reduction surgery?

您隨時可以獲得第二或第三意見，但這不是必需的。 

What should I bring to my first appointment with a surgeon to talk about breast reduction surgery?

• 保險資訊
• 來自您的初級保健醫生的醫療記錄，包括您的病史
• 您最近的診斷實驗室和影像（不確定要去哪裡？查看 蓋特威漢考克健康，您可以快速進出，平均比在醫院少支付 70%。）
• A list of your surgical goals and photos of the look you want to achieve
• You should be prepared for your surgeon to measure you and take photographs of your chest

Do I need a referral to see a surgeon about breast reduction surgery?

You don’t need a referral to see a plastic surgeon.

麻醉藥效需要多久才能消失？

全身麻醉大約需要一個小時才能消失，但您可能會在一天左右的時間內注意到效果。 

What do I need to bring to the hospital the day of my breast reduction surgery?

You should bring something to keep you entertained in the waiting area. You’ll also want to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, including a loose-fitting top that buttons up or has a front zipper closure. A blanket and a pillow might also be helpful during the ride home. You may want a bottle of water and some crackers for the ride home after your procedure.

為什麼每次取藥時都會詢問我的姓名和出生日期？

這是一項安全預防措施，可確保您收到為您開立的藥物。

為什麼我的手術團隊裡有這麼多人？

除了外科醫生之外，您還有麻醉師、護士（其中一些專門負責與患者合作，其他人協助外科醫生）以及支援人員，他們將檢查您的進出情況、編制您的記錄等。他們一起工作，執行各自的工作，以便您的手術盡可能成功。 

Will I need someone to take me home after breast reduction surgery?

You will need someone to drive you home after your procedure. We’ll help you arrange a ride home if you don’t have one.

What should I expect right before breast reduction surgery?

• 您將在手術前兩小時到達並被護送至術前等候區。
• 您將脫掉所有衣服和珠寶，並穿上病號服。 （您的貴重物品將被放置在安全區域或可能交給家庭成員。） 
• 您將簽署所有必要的文件，術前護理師將測量您的生命徵象、檢查您的藥物並回答任何問題。
• 您將會見到手術團隊的成員。他們將在您的身體上標記您的手術位置。 
• IV（靜脈注射管）將放置在您的手或手臂上，以便進行藥物治療（包括全身麻醉）。 
• 當您進行手術時，您將被擔架推入手術室。

手術前為什麼不能吃東西？

There’s a risk of aspiration, which means you’re breathing foreign objects, like food or saliva, into your lungs. This can occur because the anesthetic for surgery can impair your body’s ability to stop the contents of your stomach from entering your lungs. 

How should I prepare for a breast reduction?

Prior to your procedure, you may be asked to get lab tests, a medical evaluation, or a baseline mammogram. You might be asked to get another mammogram after your procedure so your care providers can better understand future changes to your breasts. (Not sure where to go to get your lab tests? Check out 蓋特威漢考克健康，您可以快速進出，平均比在醫院少支付 70%。） 

If you smoke, you’ll probably be asked to stop for several weeks or months, and you’ll also likely be instructed not to take aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements because they can increase bleeding. Your surgeon will also likely tell you not to eat anything after midnight on the day of your surgeries.

How long will I be in the hospital after breast reduction surgery?

You’ll likely be able to go home the same day as your surgery.

How long will I be under for breast reduction surgery?

整個手術過程中您將被麻醉，手術完成後您很快就會醒來。

How long does a breast reduction take?

A breast reduction takes two to four hours. 

我的家人甚麼時候會知道我的狀況？

在您手術期間，我們的同事將從手術室的手術團隊中獲取資訊並及時更新。

What will happen during breast reduction surgery?

As you are anesthetized and breathing oxygen through a mask, your surgeon will make incisions in your breasts and then remove excess fat, tissue, and skin. Your breast will be reshaped, and your nipple will be repositioned. Sutures will be layered within the breast to create and support the newly shaped breasts, and then the skin will be surgically closed.

Will I need to fill any prescriptions or take medication after breast reduction surgery?

You might receive a prescription for pain medication. You might also be instructed to use over-the-counter pain medication to minimize discomfort from the procedure.

How soon after breast reduction surgery can I eat or drink?

您可能無法立即進食或飲水，並且可能會要求您在短時間內遵循清流質飲食。之後，您可能可以恢復固體食物，但建議使用易於消化的食物，包括湯、布丁和優格。

Will I receive pain medication right after breast reduction surgery?

You will receive pain medication immediately after breast reduction surgery.

How soon after breast reduction surgery will I be up and moving around?

Your nurses will help you get up as soon as possible after surgery. 

手術後我什麼時候可以和我的外科醫生交談？

手術後，當您在復健室時，您可以立即與您的外科醫生交談。

How will I know if the breast reduction worked?

Your surgeon will discuss your procedure with you but, in the long run, you’ll decide if your procedure worked. If you are pleased with the results and you feel better and more confident, then your procedure is a success. 

What can I expect right after breast reduction surgery?

You’ll spend a few hours in the recovery room as the anesthesia wears off and then you’ll prepare to go home. 

What are payment options like for breast reduction surgery at Hancock Health?

Hancock Health 致力於幫助所有患者提供負擔得起的優質護理。要了解有關付款方式的更多信息，請訪問 HancockRegionalHospital.org 上的計費和保險常見問題解答頁面。

Will Medicare cover breast reduction surgery?

Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery, but it’s important for your doctor to indicate that the procedure is medically necessary.

Will insurance cover breast reduction?

Many health insurance plans cover medically necessary breast reduction surgery, although your surgeon might need to obtain authorization from your insurer. You will still be responsible for your deductible and any co-pays required by your insurance company. To obtain your possible out-of-pocket expenses, use our 價格估算工具。

How much does breast reduction surgery cost?

諮詢 價格透明度工具 at HancockRegionalHospital.org for an idea of how much breast reduction surgery might cost.