Can Breast Tissue Grow Back After Breast Reduction?

October 30, 2009
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Is it possible for breast tissue to grow back after a breast reduction? I had it done a couple of years ago and now my breasts look like they're the same size they were before the surgery. I haven't gained any weight or anything either. Is this common? Do I need a revision?

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January 26, 2017

Answer: Future Breast Sagging Following a Reduction

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 26, 2017

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2018

Answer: Breast Tissue

Bhupesh Vasisht, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2018

Answer: Breast Tissue

Bhupesh Vasisht, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2017

Answer: Breast get large again

Michael Loffredo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 12, 2017

Answer: Breast get large again

Michael Loffredo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 7, 2017

Answer: Not Unheard of in Younger Patients

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Not Unheard of in Younger Patients

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2017

Answer: Can Breast Tissue Grow Back After Breast Reduction?

Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2017

Answer: Can Breast Tissue Grow Back After Breast Reduction?

Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACSSpecialist Plastic Surgeon

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