How Soon After my First Breast Reduction Can I Have a Second?

I had my first reduction about a year ago when I was 20. My chest had been at a 34 DDD for 3 years at that point with no variation, so I thought they had stopped fully growing. I had a "T" breast reduction and went down to a full C. However, not even six months after my surgery my breasts started to grow back. One year later I am back to DDD, with the same amount of back pain as before. My weight and exercise level has stayed the same. Is it possible to redo this quickly?

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Second breast reduction

I agree with my colleague that it will be important for you to be evaluated for why you have increased in breast size. Then you should be able to have a second reduction. You should be aware, however, that the complication rate with a second reduction is somewhat higher than with a first one and it will be important for your second surgeon (assuming it is not the same one) to have the details of what the first procedure was. I usually request a copy of the first operative report so that I... more

How Soon before Repeat Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Given your rapid increase in breast size, despite maintaining a stable weight after your initial breast reduction procedure, it will be best for you to undergo a medical workup to evaluate the potential causes of increased breast size. At the top of my list would be the possibility of hormonal/endocrine causes of breast hypertrophy. Once this medical evaluation has been completed, you will be able to undergo repeat breast reduction... more