18 year old before (left) and 2 weeks after breast reduction. Note also the improvement in asymmetry in the last 2 patients. Recovery from breast reductions generally not painful, and patients normally return to work in 5-7 days.
 

21 -year-old woman shown before and early after breast reduction surgery. Recovery from this surgery involves surprisingly little if any pain, thus allowing for a relatively quick recovery and return to work or other normal daily activities.
 

23-year-old woman underwent breast and nipple reduction. This procedure may be covered by certain health insurance policies because It results In a functional improvement by way of relieving back and shoulder pain. As an extra note, this woman returned to Dr. Rapaport's office to have liposuction of her hips and arms.