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Should I Do a Revision Breast Reduction? My Breasts Have Grown Back, With Extra Axially Tissue.

asked 4 months ago by Chelleleigh in Martinsville, VA
Latest answer by Mahlon Kerr, MD
Question viewed 51 times
Tags: 8 years post-op, Axillary breast tissue, growing, recommendation

I underwent a reduction 8 years ago. I went from a 34 G to a 34 D. In the past few years, my breasts have grown back to their original size. I have NOT gained weight. I also had a total hysterectomy 17 years ago....so hormones also not a factor. In addition, they have also extended under my arms! I also have a lot of discoloration, perhaps smaller vessels blocked? And tenderness. Would a repeat help the vascularization and how do they get rid of what is under my arms?

4 answers to Should I Do a Revision Breast Reduction? My Breasts Have Grown Back, With Extra Axially Tissue.

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Second time breast reduction

A second breast reduction is possible but most plastic surgeons would want to closely review the operative note from your first surgery if possible. Axillary tissue can sometimes be from increased breast tissue and it could also be from weight gain. If you have gained weight since your prior reduction then perhaps diet and exercise might help, sometimes liposuction to the axillary area can help as well. Best of luck, Dr Kerr
Mahlon Kerr, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Repeat Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Your experience is not that unusual. you may be a candidate for repeat breast reduction surgery. This operation will help to reduce the breast size and remove “extra axillary” tissue as well. It will not necessarily help the “ vascularization” issue you describe. If you do decide to undergo repeat breast reduction surgery, it will be very helpful to your plastic surgeon (if at all possible), to review the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction revision

If your breasts are large you may be a candidate for a revision. An examw ould be key to evaluate you for this.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Axillary masses

Axillary masses can be excised. I recommend the second breast reduction first to avoid interfering with blood supply. Without photos it is impossible to assess, but weight does shift around after menopause.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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