<p>Here’s a good site by American Society of Plastic Surgeons that covers the issue pretty thoroughly. It includes information like the questions to ask the surgeon, getting insurance coverage, and even includes a video. </p>
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<p>Good luck to your friend! Have heard it can be wonderful for many women.</p>
<p>My surgery was also outpatient. Honestly, of all the surgeries I’ve had, this one was the easiest. I think because it’s very superficial…they don’t have to go into ‘organ’ territory. I don’t think it would be have been a problem to stay by myself. I did sleep in a recliner for the first few nights but the pain was minimal. </p>
<p>In terms of size - there’s only so much they can do. You can’t take a G to a B cup. I was at least an EE and ended up at a C. I was very happy with it. I’m 5’3". Really relieved my back and neck strain. My insurance did pay for it.</p>
<p>The only issue I have ever had is one of my breast feels ‘full’ at times and achy like PMS (I had the reduction 10 years ago). This is a result of scar tissue - apparently very, very common though no one mentioned it as a risk at the time. Even so, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Best thing I ever did for myself.</p>
<p>At my facility, we do this with local anesthesia, IV sedation, and propofol. No mechanical ventilation needed, so the recovery is much less in terms of anesthesia.</p>