When Having a Breast Reduction Do They Lipo the Side of Your Breast That Leads to Your Back?

Yes, Removing fat from the side of your breasts and chest wall at the same time as Breast Reduction if appropriate makes a big difference and well worth the extra expense and often makes a big difference.

 

The choice to do liposuction at the time of a breast reduction is always individualized.  Thirty to forty per cent of my patients  choose to add on some liposuction or a tummy tuck at the time of breast reduction.  It can improve the result if adjacent areas are contoured at the same time and recovering from the two procedures at the same time is mangeable for most. Insurance does not cover liposuction.

Thank you for the question.

You will find that the answer to your question will depend your exact situation and the plastic surgeon you choose to perform the breast reduction surgery. Some plastic surgeons will routinely use liposuction as a tool to help contour the breasts and the lateral chest wall area; some plastic surgeons do not.

Sometimes, it is necessary to remove additional skin in the area that you described;  otherwise patients will be left with significant skin/adipose tissue (fullness)  in this area. The downside associated with removal of skin in this area is  the necessity to extend the scar out to the side. Many patients will accept the scar for an improvement in the contour of the area.

Make sure you discuss your goals and concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.