Lipo on each side of the chest same time of the Breast Reduction?

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My surgeon did tell me he will do lipo on each side of my chest at the same time of the breast reduction. My friend told me it does a better job too is that true. and also I was wondering that lipo will be done close of my underarm (where there is little bit of fat)?

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Most definitely. Most plastic surgeons do liposuction of the lateral chest wall and lateral breast during a reduction mammoplasty if needed. A liposuction can be done virtually anywhere during a reduction or augmentation mammoplasty. You are already asleep from the anesthetic, so it is practical to do as much as you need and can afford at the same time. You will have only one recovery instead of a recovery after several procedures done separately. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sometimes liposuction of the lateral breast can be helpful during breaste reduction to reduce the lateral fullness.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

Liposuction is frequently used with breast reduction to reduce the excess fat under the arm and on the lateral chest.  It can also be used in other areas.  It, however, is only used when it is necessary to achieve better aesthetic results.  The only way to tell exactly what is to be liposuctioned is to discuss the procedure with your surgeon.

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