Breast Reduction: Q&A
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Is there a way to make the breasts a couple of sizes smaller, or is surgery the only way to go?
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emma1571
in Australia
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Currently, there is no non-surgical means of reducing the breast.
Unfortunately, there is no reliable non-surgical means of reducing the breast tissue outside of natural weight loss. In the future, there is promising technology which may apply; but, this technology is currently NOT available in the United States. Both companies have medical devices that use externally applied focused ultrasound to break down the breast fat.
The two technologies are LipoSonix and Ultrashape. It is my understanding that the FDA is requiring additional clinical studies to...
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Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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New Non-Surgical Techniques of Breast Reduction
Other than weight loss, there are some very new techniques of fat reduction that use freezing or ultrasound Their efficacy has not yet been reported in our leading and respected journals. I am not aware of their application to breast reduction; it is possible that these non-surgical techniques may apply to breast reduction, in the future. I can't recommend them, at this time.
Non-surgical techniques do not address shaping or lift. They will deflate the breast to reduce size....
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Breast reduction options
Thanks for your question -
There is currently no reliable non-surgical method of breast reduction. The other surgeons have correctly mentioned that liposuction in some patients, may be an alternative to traditional excisional breast reductions - but make no mistake - liposuction is still considered surgery!
If the symptoms from large breasts are really bothering you but after a discussion with your plastic surgeon you're not ready to commit to surgery you can try some of the...
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Surgery is the best - and only - option
Unfortunately there is no good way to reduce breast volume without surgery. Liposuction is a minimally invasive, scarless way of accomplishing the task of reducing breast volume, but liposuction alone will result in saggy breasts.
Surgery is typically very well tolerated and produces happy patients... in fact, breast reduction surgery has the highest rate of patient satisfaction of any procedure... any!
Hope this helps!
Dr. K
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No surgery, no but no scars?
The classic breast reduction uses incisions to remove excess skin and tissue. a lot of the tissue is fat, so it makes sense that liposuction can reduce the breast size. be forewarned that not everyone is a good candidate and that is what makes the difference between a good result or a disaster. but lipo is a definite good option for some. good luck
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Minimally invasive surgery for breast reduction is possible in some women
Many women are symptomatic from the large size of their breasts. Some are overweight and would benefit from weight reduction. This however does not always result in smaller breasts as the weight may be lost elsewhere, or the woman is not overweght to start with. In situatione where the breast is "fatty" and not glandular, that is in older women, minimally invasive liposuction can be performed. This reqiures a few tiny incisions, and carries minimal risks...
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Non-surgical breast reduction
In short, breast reduction can be achieved both with and without surgery. Weight loss will generally lead to a reduction in breast size, but everyone is different and patterns of bodily fat storage vary with age, ethnicity, and diet. There is no specific exercise or diet to target weight loss from the breasts alone. Cessation of birth control (depending on the type) or or other hormones may also affect breast size.
Liposuction is an alternative to a breast...
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Lipo reduction is an option
I have done many liposuction breast reductions in which a woman reduced her cup by 2 sizes or more. This does not lift the breast however adn a mastopexy with or without a breast reduction is needed to lift the breast. I frequently will do a laser bra lift and a liposuction breast reduction at the same time. wgs
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Non surgical breast reduction
The only reliable way to reduce the size of your breasts is with breast reduction surgery. Alternatively, liposuction may be an option in some individuals. Weight loss may cause your breasts to become somewhat smaller but its effect on breast size is unpredictable.
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Breast reduction without surgery
Surgery is usually the best option to achieve ideal results for a reduction in breast size. Surgery can involve liposuction or a reduction mammaplasty (breast reduction). Liposuction is a good option in very few patients. The amount of reduction needed is usually small and there has to be excellent skin elasticity present to allow the skin to shrink down to the new breast size. Breast reduction surgery is by far the best option in most patients seeking a decrease...
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