Can Breast Tissue Grow Back After Breast Reduction?

Yes they can grow back depending on hormonal changes( ie: puberty, pregnancy, menopause) or weight changes. Every women gains and loses weight in different areas on their body and the breasts can be affected. The most common scenario for breast growth is having a breast reduction on a young female from 16 - 21 years of age as they will still continue to have hormone stimulated growth. Those patients may need another reduction. Hope this helps!

It is possible for the breast tissue that is left behind after breast reduction to get larger.  This is unusual however and mostly occurs in very young girls who get breast reduction for very large breasts.  Under these circumstances, when reduction is required at a very young age because of the severe physical and social problems with very large breasts, it is possible to need a revision reduction years later when the breast tissue has stopped growing.

Unfortunately, breast tissue may continue to grow after undergoing breast reduction surgery, sometimes even leading to a second procedure. Weight gain and pregnancy are primarily responsible for changes in the size and shape of the breasts, although aging and gravity will also affect them over time. Even without weight gain or pregnancy, some people are still susceptible to further breast growth, especially if they received their surgery at a younger age.
If your breasts have grown back to a size you are not comfortable with, schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss whether a second breast reduction surgery is the right move. Hope this helps.

Yes, after a breast reduction some ladies do experience a re-enlargement of thier breasts.  This more often occurs when a reduction is done in a teenager but can occur later in life also

Although it's not common, regrowth after breast reduction can occur, especially in younger patients. If the size of your breasts is once again bothering you or affecting your daily activities, it may be a good idea to pursue a revision. The decision is completely up to you, though. 

The reduction in breast volume is permanent however lifestyle factors such as gravity, aging, weight fluctuations, childbirth, breastfeeding or hormonal factors will continue to affect the size and shape of your breasts.  

Gravity continues to have its effect, and
there is a tendency for the skin of the breasts to stretch over a long period
of time. This can be slowed by regular bra use when upright although 24 hour
support is suggested. Although, women vary a great deal in this respect, in
general, the smaller the #breasts the less the tendency for #sagging to recur. If the breasts do sag, further excision of
the skin on an outpatient basis can be used to correct the problem. If we try
to #lift heavy breasts without making them smaller at the same time, sagging
will return soon. One key to a satisfying result is realistic expectations.

Thank you for your question.  In short, yes.  Breast tissue can grow back after a breast reduction because the glandular tissue that still remains after your initial breast reduction still has the ability to hypertrophy as it had done so before.  While it is fairly uncommon, this experience is most frequently noted when a breast reduction is performed on a patient who: (1) has very large amount of glandular breast issue; or (2) who had their breast reduction performed before their breasts were fully developed and had stopped growing.  Other factors such as pregnancy, hormones or birth control pills, and weight fluctuations, can also contribute to these breast changes and continued growth.I would recommend following up with your board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and the potential need for a secondary breast reduction.  Good luck!  

Most women have a permanent reduction of breast size.  The few that do grow back very often have some associated factor which helps explain. The most common would be young teenage women who have a breast reduction before their breasts have stop growing.  Also common, weight loss and hormonal change (birth control pills, pregnancy, hormone replacement).  Rarely, there is no obvious explanation. 

Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty patients are among the most satisfied of all plastic surgery patients. Large breasts (macromastia) can often decrease quality of life for a woman. With breast reduction, you can have smaller breasts that sit higher on your chest wall. You will also find relief in your neck and back with the decrease in weight and more ergonomic position of your breasts. Once the breast fat is taken out, it won't  grow back.There are several different variations of breast reduction, differing by size, and amount of incisions; procedure; and the results. The different types of reduction techniques include: The wise pattern breast lift, the anchor shaped incision, and the donut mastopexy.1. The wise pattern breast lift involves an anchor-shaped incision around the natural contour of the breast. To most patients surprise, this scar is mostly hidden under the inferior aspect of the breast. However, the scar around the nipple/areola is visible. Most patients heal this anchor type scar very well and are satisfied with smaller areola in exchange for the scars. This surgery is used when there is a lot of excess skin that needs to be removed in order to lift the breast and give it a more aesthetic shape.2. Often times, the anchor shaped incision can me diminished to create a lollipop or J shaped incision. This results in some excess skin at the inferior aspect of the breast near the breast crease that will flatten out over a 6 month period. Some patients are willing to tolerate this excess skin for 6 months in exchange for a smaller scar. This is a personal decision that each patient can make.3. The donut mastopexy involves creating an incision around the areola and removing a doughnut-shaped area of skin. This surgery can be used for patients that need a smaller amount of lifting. This surgery results in a scrunched-up look to the breast skin surrounding the areola for about 6 months before it flattens out. Patients need to be understanding and tolerant of this in exchange for an areola-only scar. These patients do run the risk of areola widening as well.Insurance may cover some of these cases when back pain, shoulder bra-notching, and rashes under the breast are present. Insurances vary though and your doctor can submit a report and photos to see if your insurance approves your procedure.The risks of the procedure include bleeding, infection, bruising, poor scarring, pain, swelling, and changes to nipple and areola sensation, and rarely, partial or total nipple loss. The recovery time is usually a couple weeks if all goes well. In general, however, breast reduction patients are some of the most satisfied and grateful plastic surgery patients. This is truly a life-changing procedure. In my area, the cost ranges from 6700-8500. Best of luck!