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Play Sports And Was Wondering If Having A Second Breast Reduction Is An Option.

asked 9 months ago by Soph88 in New York, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 174 times
Tags: 1 year post-op, candidate, DD to C cup, revision

Hello, 14 months ago I underwent a breast reduction and went from a double DD in my right breast and DDD in my left breast down to a full C small D in both. I play a lot of sport and still get terrible groove marks from my bra straps and feel weighed down by the weight of my breasts. I really wanted to be a small B cup and had envisioned wearing small sports bras and the freedom it would afford me playing sport. I am considering getting a further reduction, is this possible? Many thanks

8 answers to Play Sports And Was Wondering If Having A Second Breast Reduction Is An Option.

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Re-do Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. You may be an excellent candidate for a repeat breast reduction procedure. This procedure must be done with great care to avoid complications. One of the concerns is related to blood flow to the remaining breast tissue; is important to perform the operation in such a fashion that the blood flow to the nipple/areola/breast tissue is not compromised. The part of the tissue that is left in place after breast reduction surgery is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Repeat breast reduction

It is possible to have a second breast reduction. I would first inquire whether you are playing intramural sports and how long you expect to be engaged in this activity because, if the duration and degree of your sports involvement will be brief, then you should consider whether the last effects of surgery would be appropriate. I would not place much weight on bra size, as we know that this varies by manufacturer. It is difficult to assess your situation without seeing a... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Secondary Breast Reduction

While most people having breast reduction do not need additional surgery for further reduction, it is not unheard of. If you still feel like you would like a further reduction, it is possible. Most likely, the same incisions will be used. It is important that you know which type of reduction you had so you can give that information to your surgeon (if it is not the original surgeon). Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, you can have it redone - vertical technique is best

Yes, it is not that unusual for me to perform "secondary" breast reductions. It is important that the surgeon use the vertical technique for the best breast shape. If you have an inverted-T ("anchor") incision, your breasts will look very deflated and boxy. There is a risk of losing some areolar tissue, but an experienced surgeon will preserve as much blood supply to the nipple and areola as possible, so any skin loss should be minor. I've... more
Eric Swanson MD

Leawood Plastic Surgeon
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Redo Breast Reduction is Possible

Repeat breast reductions are possible. They do carry a slightly higher risk of nipple problems, so it is imperative that your doctor sees the original operative report and modifies the technique accordingly.
Beverly Friedlander, MD

Short Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Yes you can

You should be able to get another reduction. You do need to be examined any any other doctor would want to see a copy of your operative report to know what kind of reduction was done.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Excess volume after breast reduction

Hi Soph, Yes, you can easily be reduced again, however, the scars would be more visible since the mound will be smaller and insufficient to hide them. One reason for breast reduction is to achieve pain relief. The traditional surgical technique depends on breast mass removal to relieve pain. There is an alternate technique that transfers the breast weight to the chest wall without reducing cup size. You can keep your size D breasts, achieve pain... more
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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Revision breast reduction should give you a B cup.

Hi. I understand completely your need not to feel weighed down. That's probably the main reason women have breast reduction. There must have been some bad communication. Of course you need a careful examination and review of previous operative report, but I cannot think why you could not be made a small B cup. The surgical technique may need to be modified. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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