Post Operative Care for Breast Reduction, include;
Drains are usually removed after 24-48 hours depending on the amount of drainage.
Dressings are replaced with hypafix after steri-strips removed and Betadine applied. Hypafix replaced every 2-3 days.
Wear a special brassiere continuously for 3-4 weeks.
Minimise home activities for the first week.
Moderate exercise over the next few weeks and full activities at 6 weeks.
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