Excess Flab on Sides After Breast Reduction

This is a common associated complaint reported with breast reduction. The problem is to determine if this is localized breast tissue, fat and/or skin. Depending on the evaluation further breast reduction, liposuction, or dermolipectomy (removing skin and fat) may be indicated.

Lateral to the breast, a prominence may result after breast reduction.  If there is not surplus skin, liposuction of the area can fix the problem.  If skin is in excess, it will need to be excised.  This will require an extension of the breast reduction incision.