Can you get breast reduction twice?

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I got a breast reduction 26 years ago. Can i get one again?

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

Absolutely. Barring any sort of personal medical issues that may prevent you from having surgery, there's no reason that you can't undergo a secondary breast reduction, especially 26 years after the first one. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon wisely and ensure he or she has plenty of experience in breast enhancement.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The breasts can be reduced again, and this is not that uncommon.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast reductions and lifts each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.Kenneth Hughes, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the good question. It is certainly possible to undergo additional reduction surgery but care must be taken to avoid complications. 
One of the concerns when repeating breast reduction surgery is related to blood flow to the remaining breast tissue; is important to perform the operation in such a fashion that the blood flow to the nipple/areola/breast tissue is not compromised. The part of the tissue that is left in place after breast reduction surgery is called the “pedicle"; this segment of tissue is responsible for delivering the blood supply to the nipple/areola/ breast tissue. If the pedicle (that was used during the previous breast reduction procedure) is cut then the blood flow to tissues may be compromised leading to serious complications such as tissue necrosis etc.  
Make sure that you communicate your size goals carefully; in my practice, I encourage patients NOT to use cups sizes as references;  the use of visual aids such as photographs are much more helpful.  For example, a "C cup" may mean different things to different people and may be a source of miscommunication.
I hope this, and the attached link, helps.  Best wishes.

Lee B. Daniel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Many women find themselves in your shoes when pregnancy, age or weight fluctuations leave them with overly large breasts for the second time in their lives. Your surgeon should have a record of the type of breast reduction you had the first time, which will be important when preserving the blood flow in the breasts during the second breast reduction. If you intend to visit a different surgeon, ask to have your records sent over. If you’re concerned about insurance coverage, you will likely need to fit the specific criteria set out by your insurance provider to get coverage for a second breast reduction. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!Thanks for the question. And certainly you can have a breast reduction twice. Usually a lot of patients with a breast reduction during the adolescence have a second breast reduction later on.I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals.Good luck :)

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