Can I Have a Breast Reduction After a Breast Lift?

Question

I had a breast lift 9 weeks ago. I was a 34G and he said I would be a DD after surgery. I'm still a G. Can I have a reduction after a lift? Are there additional risks since I've had one breast surgery already?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

You should definitely be able to have a reduction after a lift, although all surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast
operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than
reductions but is still possible. Occasionally, minor complications occur and
do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific
risks may be determined during your consultation.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Yes it is possible to have breast reduction surgery after breast lifting surgery.  You are wise to be concerned about risks associated with further surgery.  Having this surgery done by the same surgeon or retrieving previous operative reports ( for a new surgeon) will be helpful. 

	I would suggest to evaluate the end results of your recent surgery one year post op before you make any decisions for further surgery.

	Best wishes.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You can certainly have a breast reduction after a breast lift but I would recommend that you wait for swelling to resolve: approximately 6-9 months. If your sagging has been corrected and you are still unhappy with the size ayou could undergo minimally invasive reduction with liposuction.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

It is possible and feasible, but you need to get the operative report with you when you go see a surgeon, unless you go to the same surgeon.

	I would also recommend waiting for about 4-6 months before moving forth with reduction surgery.

	Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you feel that you are still too large, it is certainly reasonable to have them reduced but I would wait 6 months or so at least until the tissue have healed from the previous surgery.

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