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Am I a Good Candidate for a Short Scar Breast Reduction Surgery?

asked 11 months ago by hopeful7
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 868 times
Tags: HH cup, options, scar, worried

I wear a 30HH bra which is my correct bra size but I would like to go down to a C cup or a D at most. I have been considering a BR but I am highly concerned about excessive scarring. Can you please offer any suggestions about the most suitable techniques for me. Thank you very much.

4 answers to Am I a Good Candidate for a Short Scar Breast Reduction Surgery?

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Good Candidate for a Short Scar Breast Reduction

Yes, Despite some of the conflicting answers you will get I think you would be a great candidate for a minimal incision Breast Reduction/Breast Lift surgery using a “vertical” or “lollipop” scar technique. I have been using this technique for the past 15 years. However most important is that you choose a board certified Plastic Surgeon who is most comfortable with this technique, otherwise don't try to convince him to use it as the results may not be as good as a... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction Technique?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. In my hands, you would be best off with a traditional Wise pattern breast reduction ( circumareola, vertical, and horizontal incisions). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction by Short Scar technique

Yes, I think you would be a candidate for a short scar breast reduction. I have been using the Short scar Peri Aerolar Inferior Pedicle (SPAIR) technique now for several years and have used the technique on women larger than you with great success. Women are happy with the result and I think the breasts stay lifted for much longer than with the traditional anchor technique. I would recommend seeking out a plastic surgeon in your area who performs the SPAIR technique. more
Suresh Koneru, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Short scar breast reduction has its limits.

Hi. I am always pushing minimal scar breast surgery, but you are not the best candidate for this approach. You have a lot of sagging, specially on the left. You need lollipop scars at least, and maybe even anchor type scars. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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