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W. Tracy Hankins, MD answers: Is Breast Reduction by Lipo advisable?

I'm 31 yrs old and a 38 DD. I weigh about 74 kgs on a 5 ft 3 inch frame. I want to reduce my breasts, but I plan to have a child in 1-2 years. I am, therefore, afraid of going for< breast reduction surgery. I heard Liposuction is least liable to impair lactation. If so, am I a right candidate for breast reduction by lipo?


W. Tracy Hankins, MD
5 months ago
By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of the breast can work well, usually for younger patients with excellent skin tone who will get better skin retraction.  I f there is a siginficant amount of ptosis, the droopiness left will probably be unacceptable.  On the other hand, the weight reduction alone may reduce the symptoms of back and neck pain, etc. and if these symptoms are severe may be worth the procedure.

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