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Post Breast Reduction: Not Happy with Size, What Are my Options?

asked 1 year ago by Baby2222 in Canada
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 156 times
Tags: age 25-34, 130-149 lbs, bottom out, D cup, options

Hi i am 29 and had a breast reduction 2 years ago. I was only reduced by one size and I am a size D (not much of a reduction for someone who is 135lb. My breasts have bottomed out and have lost its overall shape particularly towards the sides. As a result it is difficult finding bras which fit. I would like to know what options that i may have in fixing this problem. The nipples are still in upright position.

6 answers to Post Breast Reduction: Not Happy with Size, What Are my Options?

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Repeat Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description in may be necessary to undergo breast reduction revisionary/redo surgery. This operation can serve to reduce the breast size further as well as improve the shape of the breasts. Like every other procedure performed this procedure carries its own potential risks. The main concern is related to blood flow to the remaining breast tissue; is important to perform the operation in such a fashion that... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction - I Had a Reduction but I'm Not As Small As I Wanted To Be - What Can Be Done?

Hi Baby2222, In the range of problems, it's better to have too much tissue remaining than too little. So that's the good news. On the other hand, in order to address this issue you will need to undergo another procedure. What that procedure is depends on what you look like now and what you're willing to have done. If the nipples/areolas are in the correct position on your chest and the only problem is that you're fuller than you'd like to be,... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Post Breast Reduction: Not Happy with Size, What Are my Options?

Unfortunately you need a revision operation. seek boarded PS in your area to discuss with you in person.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction size

Hi. Dissatisfaction with size after breast reduction is more likely to be because the breasts are too large rather than too small. I think that's because we surgeons are cautious and also because the procedures have limitations. However, it is possible to have the procedure done a second time. Sometimes it can even be performed by liposuction, a very safe aproach to reducing a breast a second time.
Hugh McLean, MD

Mississauga Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction and long term shape

Hello Baby2222, The description of the appearance of your breasts details all the classic features seen in the appearance of many well-healed, long term breast reductions. You have described a 'bottoming out' of your breasts, especially along the outer sides, with maintenance in the position of the nipples. Surgeons who specialize in breast surgery see this all the time, and it is always correctable. To understand how we can correct these issues,... more
Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Not happy with size after breast reduction

Let me start by saying that further correction might be possible. It will depend on many factors, including the current nipple position, as it nay not be possible to lift it further. During the original consultation, you should have had the opportunity to discuss your goals with the plastic surgeon. You should return to the doctor and review those goals with him and discuss whether he can improve your current dissatisfation. If further surgery is undertaken,... more
Beverly Friedlander, MD

Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

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