Is it common for breasts to re-grow after a reduction?

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I had a breast reduction in Dec 2013 and had another in July 2015 because my breast grew back. It's been 2 months since my second surgery and they are already growing back AGAIN! I have maintained my weight and actually lost weight yet they are still growing.... Any thoughts on why this keeps happening??

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

It is possible that with weight gain bread size will increase.  It would be exceedingly rare for breast size to increase in the time frame mentioned and without weight gain. Please see your plastic surgeon or your family physician for an evaluation.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing however it is rather rare for the breasts to regrow in such a short time with no weight gain.  Perhaps there wasnt much breast tissue removed during surgery so find out exactly how much was removed and go from there.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After breast reduction provided the patient's weight is reasonably stable the results will be effectively permanent. Substantial increase in weight can result in breasts increasing in size.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for your question and what you are describing without weight gain is unusual unless you are very young and had your reduction done before you had completed full growth.  If otherwise, I would be evaluated by an endocrinologistDr Corbin

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