Short of diet and exercise, Surgery is the best choice

Shahram Salemy, MD answers: Is non-surgical breast reduction possible?

Is there a way to make the breasts a couple of sizes smaller, or is surgery the only way to go?


Shahram Salemy, MD
12 months ago

There are no nonsurgical procedures that can safely and effectively reduce and reshape the breast.  Some women will achieve breast reduction through diet and exercise, but short of this surgery of some type (liposuction, breast reduction) is required.

 

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A: The only way is with surgery

Richard P. Rand, MD
12 months ago

There is no way I know that can reduce a breast 2 cup sizes without surgery.  Remember, liposuction IS surgery, not just a "procedure."  The disadvantage of liposuction exclusively for breast reduction is that the drooping of the breast is not addressed.  In a true breats reduction, the breast is not only made smaller, but it is also lifted to look more toned and youthful.  Unfortunately, this requires scars, but if properly done, breast reduction patients will almost always willingly trade the benefits of the reduction (less symptoms, more attractive breast shape and size, easier clothing fit, easier to exercise...) for the scars.

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