Planning recovery after breast reduction
The care plan may include dressings, support garments and drains. Arrange wound checks and ask how to clean and protect the incision junctions. Desk work and lifting work have different demands; the surgeon should tailor restrictions to the job you actually do. Obtain the operation summary and any pathology follow-up arrangements before leaving Korea, rather than treating the last cosmetic photograph as the final clinical review.
Prepare before the appointment
Prepare a symptom and activity history, including skin irritation and the tasks you would like to perform more comfortably. Bring breast-health records and a complete medication list. Ask about appropriate investigations and the handling of removed tissue. Plan help with children, shopping and luggage so the early recovery does not depend on lifting heavy items.
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Review the procedure and relevant clinic menus before contacting a care team.
Explore procedure & clinicsSymptoms and complications to discuss
Bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, asymmetry, sensory change and unfavourable scarring are possible. Fat tissue or nipple tissue can lose its blood supply; some patients need further surgery. Potential changes to breastfeeding may be important even if pregnancy is not planned immediately. Ask which risks are particularly relevant to your anatomy and whether a more extensive reduction changes the proposed nipple-preservation technique.
Interpreting the result as tissues settle
Cup sizes vary between brands, and a surgeon cannot guarantee an exact bra fit. Natural asymmetry may persist. Changes in body weight or pregnancy can alter the result, and relief of every pain symptom is not assured when other causes are present. Scars are permanent even when they fade. Breastfeeding capacity and sensation deserve explicit discussion before surgery.
Questions for your postoperative instructions
Which symptoms after treatment need urgent assessment, and which contact should I use outside clinic hours?
What written instructions should I follow for wound or skin care, medicines and activity restrictions?
When should I return for review, and what needs to be checked before I travel home?
Who will provide follow-up after I leave Korea, and what records should I take with me?
Clinics to explore
ReNu Plastic Surgery
ReNu Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery provider in Seoul. ReNu has a breast-centered menu covering augmentation, reduction, lifting, revisions and reconstruction, with additional body contouring.
Human Plastic Surgery
Human Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery provider in Seocho, Seoul. Human concentrates on breast and nose surgery. Its planning information includes 3D CT assessment for the nose and endoscopic visualization for breast operations, with a one-to-one care model led by Dr. Kim Kook Hyun.