Strange lateral chest folds after reduction

September 30, 2022
Asked By:Alaina28 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In some breast reduction results photos there appears to be a new fold of flab created by the procedure at the side of the breasts. Is this swelling, or the result of poor craftsmanship?

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November 15, 2022

Answer: Normal Result of Breast Reduction

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Ryan Rebowe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 15, 2022

Answer: Normal Result of Breast Reduction

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Ryan Rebowe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2022

Answer: Lateral chest folds

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2022

Answer: Lateral chest folds

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 8, 2022

Answer: Strange lateral chest folds after reduction

October 8, 2022

Answer: Strange lateral chest folds after reduction

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October 2, 2022

Answer: Strange lateral chest

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 2, 2022

Answer: Strange lateral chest

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June 16, 2025

Answer: Surgery

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Answer: Surgery

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