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Breast reduction surgery produces smaller breasts by removing fat, skin and glandular tissues. This may be performed for medical or cosmetic reasons.

5 Great Resources on Breast Reduction

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Breast Reduction
• Mayo Clinic: Breast reduction surgery
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Breast Reduction
• MedicineNet: Breast Reduction
• WebMD: Breast Reduction

What is Breast Reduction?

• Wikipedia: Breast Reduction
• University of Pennsylvania Health System: What is Breast Reduction?
• nineMSN: What is Breast Reduction?
• eMedicine: What is Breast Reduction

Who Is A Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?

• ehealthMD: Breast Reduction Candidate
• Cleveland Clinic: Breast Reduction Candidate
• HealthAtoz:Breast Reduction Candidate
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Am I a good candidate for Breast Reduction?
• Mayo Clinic: What are the indications for breast reduction surgery?

How to Prepare for Breast Reduction?

• ehealthMD: Breast Reduction
• Cosmetic Surgery: Preparation for Breast Reduction
• U.S.Food and Drug Administration: Breast Reduction: Preparing for Surgery
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: How do I prepare for Breast Reduction?

What Are The Complications of Breast Reduction?

• MedicineNet: Complications and Side Effects of Breast Reduction
• ehealthMD: What Are The Risks of Breast Reduction Surgery?
• Cleveland Clinic: Complications and Side Effects of Breast Reduction
• NationalSurgery: Breast reduction risk

The Procedure and Techniques of Breast Reduction?

• WebMD: Breast Reduction Procedure
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Procedural Steps
• eMedicine: Breast Reduction, Verticle Bipedicle

Recovery and Long Term Considerations of Breast Reduction?

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Breast Reduction Long Term Consideration
• MedicineNet: Recovery and Follow-Up Care
• The Cleveland Clinic: Recovery and Follow-up Care

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Breast Reduction

• Breast Reduction Recovery Time: Information and Personal Stories
• Make Me Heal: My Breast Reduction Blog
• PlasticSurgery4U: Breast Reduction Personal Experiences
• Health nineMSN: Anne Marie's Breast Reduction
• Implantinfo: From 36DD to 36C and scar free
• Ebody: Journal of a Breast Reduction Patient

Foundations and Support Groups on Breast Reduction

• Breast Feeding After Breast and Nipple Surgeries: Information and Support
• Breast Health Online: Breast Reduction Support Board
• MDJunction: Breast Reduction to Help Back Pain Support Group

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Breast Reduction

• SteadyHealth: Breast Reduction Surgery Procedure Message Board
• PlasticSurgery: Breast Reduction Complications Forum
• Make Me Heal: Breast Reduction Message Boards

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Breast Reduction

• PubMed Central: Breast Mammoplasty
• Internet Medical Journals: Lactational Performance After Breast Reduction with Different Pedicles

Clinical Trials on Breast Reduction

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Breast Reduction

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