Scarless breast reduction

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18 answers to “Scarless breast reduction”

A: significant breast reduction requires a scar

By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

If a substantial amount of tissue is to be removed via reduction (500cc or gms per side), there will be in nearly every circumstance an excess of skin. This will be an aesthetic problem and the position of the nipple and areola relative to the crease will be left unattended. Seldom is liposuction... more

A: Scarless breast reduction

By Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi Brenda K. With all the information out there, it can be confusing. A breast reduction has 3 goals: to remove the excess breast tissue, thereby reducing the weight of the breast shape, lift and contour the remaining breast tissue AND, elevate the nipple position on the breast. There... more

A: Be careful with "scarless breast reduction"

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, As some of the other doctors here have indicated, "Scarless breast reduction" is generally breast liposuction. It is very limited in its ability to reduce the breast much (maybe a cup size), does not include a lift, and is controversial regarding the changes it leaves in your breast afterward.... more

A: Liposuction ("scarless") breast reduction

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! 1) In New York City, liposuction is one of the ways we do breast reduction. There is a quarter inch scar only under each breast. So it is pretty scarless. 2) It is a good operation if you only want to go down one cup size, and if you don't have too much sgging.

A: Scars with breast reduction

By William Bruno, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

There is no such procedure as "scarless" breast reduction. However, liposuction can be done in certain patients, as a form of breast reduction with very minimal scarring compared to traditional breast reduction incision. If you are young and have very dense, firm breasts, then liposuction of your... more

A: "Scarless breast reduction" means minimal scars using Liposuction

By Parham Ganchi, MD - New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

There is no such thing are truly scarless breast reduction. However, if liposuction is used, the scars are very small (a fraction of an inch) and can be hidden very nicely. Not everyone is a candidate for liposuction breast reduction. The key is to know what this procedure can do for you and to make sure... more

A: Liposuction of the breast may be of some limited benefit

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

The breast is composed of skin, fat and breast tissue. It is possible to liposuction the fat but this procedure will not reduce the skin envelop or remove breast tissue. Ultrasonic liposuction of the breast may be of some limited benefit in some individuals. The problem is in patient... more

A: Scarless breast reduction a misnomer

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear Brenda, When people talk about the scarless breast reduction they are talking about breast liposuction. This is a procedure I use about 2% of the time as very few people are candidates for this type of surgery. The ideal candidate is a young female with little or no drooping (referred to as ptosis)... more

A: Scarless surgery does not exist

By Sean A. Simon, MD - South Miami Plastic Surgeon

Scarless breast reduction surgery may be referring to liposuction of the breasts which would still have some scars associated with it, albeit very small and concealed. However, this procedure is only indicated in a very small percentage of patients and will have a minimal improvement on appearance.... more

A: The scar war for breast reduction

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is the only scarless breast reduction and would only work in select patients. In breast surgery, the key is shape versus scars. If scars are more important than shape,you might not wan to do surgery.Most of my patients understand that surgery involves scars and are happy as long as they get a good... more

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St. Charles - Scarless breast reduction refers to using liposuction