1 year after breast reduction. Did my surgeon make what I feel to be a big mistake? (Photo)

Thanks for your question! Your PS may have taken that amount because of insurance requirements. I would suggest following up with your surgeon and asking why he took what he did. There are always options for revision if you'd like to add a little more volume. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. In my opinion, your surgeon did a good job. Only thing I can advice is to remove fat from your belly with liposuction and add it to your breasts to make them fuller. Fat transfer will help you tremendously. Best wishes.

Hi there, Thanks for your photos and question. I think what you are looking for is more volume up top, which would involve the additional of a breast implant. Unfortunetly during mastopexy (breast reduction) the surgeon can only work with the tissue you have available. At this stage if you are looking for a larger cup size and fullness I would reccomend an implant. I hope that helps!

Hello @Jaylynn21, thank you for your question. I believe there is room for improvement in this area. It would be beneficial to undergo 360 liposculture and breast fat transfer in order to enhance the upper pole of the breast. As for the reason your surgeon's decision to perform the procedure in the manner he did is something that you should discuss with him. It is essential that you consult with a plastic surgeon who has experience with this procedure if you are considering breast revision surgery to ensure optimal results. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

I don’t think your surgeon made a mistake. You just happened to have a situation where it was difficult to get the type of result you were hoping for. The lateral side of the breast hangs too low. This could be easily corrected

I suspect your surgeon was required to remove a certain amount of tissue from each breast in order for the insurance company to cover the procedure. Anything less would have not been covered. The more overweight you are, the more tissue is required to be removed. For now, you could consider an augmentation to achieve the size you want. With an implant placed behind your muscle, you could also get more upper breast fullness. Many reduction ladies do choose implants for best results. Go back and discuss your concerns and options.

I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. The amount to be removed is typically discussed with the patient prior to surgery as well as general expected results. If your reduction was covered by your insurance company, they may have determined the minimum that had to be removed for coverage.

Appears from nicely posted photos over resection of tissue causing "pan cake" appearance . I recommend large low profile implants with lipo fat injected in combination. Fee $10,000+. Best to virtual consult with...

Hi and welcome to our forum!
I note you included a measurement of your BSA in your question. Did you attempt to obtain insurance coverage for the procedure and there was a minimal amount of tissue to be removed to achieve the insurance covered result?
There are many possible reasons to aggressively resect breast tissue during breast reduction. I can't put my feet into another surgeon's shoes! The best option is to speak directly with your board certified plastic surgeon to provide you with specific answers to your question.
Best wishes...

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note preoperative minimal breast size asymmetry, ample breast volume, inward placement of your nipple areolar complexes, and significant sag with the nipples residing below the level of the fold at the bottom of the breasts. Your postoperative photo demonstrates correction of asymmetry, correction of the sag, and correction of areolar positioning. The breasts appear somewhat smaller (in a 2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional image).It is usual practice to submit the tissues removed to a pathologist to ensure freedom from occult malignancy. These specimens were weighed, measured, and microscopically examined. If you are too embarrassed to approach your surgeon to determine if a significant amount of breast tissue was removed, contact the facility where the procedure was performed and request a copy of the pathology report. A heavy specimen with a significant amount of breast tissue would indicate that a breast reduction was performed. ...or simply ask your surgeon!Best wishes...