Would liposuction of the breasts help reduce volume? Hoping to go from a DDD to a B/C cup (photos)

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I had a breast reduction 18 months ago with no implants. I am 65 years old. They aren't nearly as small as I wanted. After a consult today, my surgeon said he could not make them smaller but he could do liposuction to attempt to reduce the volume. I'm concerned if this is a good idea aesthetically. I wanted to be a B or small C and I'm still a 32DDD. Should I get another opinion or do the lipo or not? I would love to see pictures of someone who has had it

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Depending on your breast tissue you may be able to have liposuction.  Those with dense breast tissue may not be good candidates.  Removing the breast tissue via liposuction may also leave you with sagging.  It's a good idea to visit with another board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Liposuccion will make them smaller but it will also make the sag. You have good results but the procedure was more of a lift then a reduction. I breast reduction is a better option then lipo so I believe you should get an in person second opinion.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 32, each 100 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change.  To go from a DDD to a C would require 300 grams removed.  This may be possible through liposuction but the skin may hang afterwards.  You may need a revision afterwards to take in the slack skin.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

At 65, most of your breast tissue probably is more fat than actual breast tissue so liposuction could be helpful. A "B" cup may not be realistic for you because enough tissue must be kept behind the nipple to maintain its blood supply.

Richard R. Orr, MD · Answer

A second opinion is ALWAYS a good option. You are not a DDD! Liposuction will make them smaller, but with the risk of making them droop. 
See another surgeon. I don’t see a before pic and I don’t know how much he/she took out. Overall, I think they look good!
Get another opinion! That will help you decide

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