Is There No Other Way to Have a Breast Reduction Other Than Surgery?

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Non-surgical breast reduction

Surgery can be scary for many people and it is very common to seek non-surgical alternatives. With regard to breast reduction, some women will notice a decrease in breast size, but may also find that their breast sags more after significant weight loss. In general, if your breasts are significantly enlarged and you would like them smaller, the best results will be obtained with breast reduction surgery. I encourage you to explore options with your Board Certified Plastic... more

Nonsurgical Breast Reduction

The proportion of breast that is fat varies, but weight loss can reduce the fatty weight of the breast. Liposuction is another option, but this will not improve the skin. If there is any level of droop, breast reduction by the conventional surgical methods is best. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Losing weight

Losing weight will decrease or reduce the size of the breasts. It will not lift the breasts, but it will "reduce" the breast. Most patients who need a breast reduction often have some excess weight. Losing some weight will help. Best regards, Dr. Lane Smith

Is There No Other Way to Have a Breast Reduction Other Than Surgery?

Most patients require surgery for breast reduction Newer techniques involve less scarring and can even be done under local anesthesia with sedation Another option is liposuction.If the breast has a preponderance of fat,liposuction can be quite effective

Alternatives to breast reduction surgery?

Unfortunately, there is no nonsurgical way to reduce the size of the breasts significantly. Some women's breasts do get a little smaller with weight loss, or with hormonal change. In a select few liposuction can be performed to decrease their size. Breast reduction surgery is very effective in reducing the volume and weight of the breast as well as improving lift, symmetry and areolar size. Breast reduction surgery is a very safe procedure that has one of the highest patient satisfaction... more