Overview
Surgery to change the size or shape of breasts (enlarge, reduce, or lift).
General Information
- Organ involved: Breasts
- Purpose: Cosmetic or medical (e.g. back pain relief)
- Duration: 1–3 hours
- Hospital stay: Same day or 1 night
- Anesthesia: General
- Recovery: 2–6 weeks
Types
- Augmentation (implants)
- Reduction
- Mastopexy (breast lift)
Before Surgery
- Mammogram (if age 40+)
- Stop smoking and certain meds