Can you get Lymphedema from a breast reduction surgery?

November 19, 2018
Asked By:debquest in Beaverton, OR

I had right breast lumpectomy and 12 lymph nodes removed and 35 radiation treatments. I developed Lymphedema in my right arm after treatment. Now I am scheduled to have breast reduction surgery on my left side to match my now smaller right breast but I have read that you can get lymphedema even if no nodes are removed. My surgeon does not feel there is a risk

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