Will a breast lift reduce "side boob"?

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I'm having a breast lift with implants next week. My concern is the line of fat that extends from the side of my breast to under my arm. It's almost like loose, fatty skin (I've lost over 100 pounds). Is that reduced or removed with a lollipop lift?

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Congratulations on your weight loss.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  A breast lift can be designed to lift and reduce lateral breast skin laxity also.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Dear Carrie,Your question is difficult to answer without either a physical exam or photos.  A lollipop lift will pull on the lateral skin of the breast, but it may not totally treat the side boob skin.Make sure you accurately ask/discuss this issue with your surgeon.Best of luck.Dr T

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