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Square-jaw shave surgery FAQ

How will the scar look after the surgery?
Different techniques for breast reduction surgery are used by various methods of incision. So scars remain in the surgical site and they usually become weakened over time and almost invisible around 6 months after the surgery. Unfavorable scarring may be corrected and minimized by scar revision surgery afterwards. 
What kind of side effects will I expect?
Most procedures and surgery may develop side effects such as bleeding and infection. However, these potential problems can be prevented at the pre-operative consultation with your doctor.
Is breast reduction surgery associated with breast cancer?
There is no correlation between breast reduction surgery and breast cancer, however, routine breast cancer screening is recommended as it is essential for most women.
How long will I stay in hospital?
You will need to be admitted to hospital on the day of surgery and 1-2 days of hospital stay will be required. 
Will I still be able to breastfeed after the surgery?
Depending on how much breast tissue is cut out, the surgery will affect breastfeeding as a result milk quantity may be reduced and worst case, you may no longer produce milk. Therefore, it is important that you need to carefully consider the right time for surgery. If you are not married and plan to have a child, our surgeons will make sure to preserve milk-producing tissue.
What if the breast size goes back to before surgery?
Even if the size of your breasts increased by weight gain or pregnancy after the surgery, only subtle changes may cause you a concern. But the size of your breasts will never return to before your surgery because substantial amount of breast tissue is removed.
Between circumareola reduction and vertical scar reduction, what technical differences are there?
The advantage of circumareola reduction is that only a circular scar remains around the areola by removing breast tissue and subcutaneous fat. But when this technique is applied to patients who have large and drooped breasts, the breast shape will be a bit wide and boxy at the bases. Although Vertical breast reduction leaves a scar around the areola and down in the middle of the breast, the outcome of the shape is rounder and look more youthful. The best reduction technique chosen for you will suit your unique anatomy.
What type of anesthesia is used for this surgery, and how long does the whole procedure take?
You will go under general anesthesia for your comfort during the surgical procedure which takes around 2-3 hours.
How long of a recovery period, and how much pain can I expect after the surgery?
On the day of your surgery you will have a pulling sensation in the area where the surgery was done. In general, post-operative pains will vary from patient to patient but the pain usually goes away the day after surgery. Over-the-counter medicines normally help relieve the moderate pains. With much less pain, breast reduction surgery is considered a more complex operation than breast augmentation. During the first 2-3 days of recovery period, you can resume simple daily routine, and should be able to return to work 5-7 days following surgery. 2 weeks of post-operative visits for treatment until stitches come out will be required while it takes about 2 months for your breast implants to settle and look normal.