Boxy shaped breast after breast reduction surgery, which procedure would help? (Photos)

Question

My surgery went great and I’m glad I made the decision of getting my breast reduced, however I’m not pleased with the shape my breast had taken. As seen in the pictures my breast looks boxy and fuller on the outside area near my arms. I feel like they look rather unnatural . Which procedure will be recorded for this case in specific? I’ve visited my doctor many time but he doesn’t seem to notice or probably doesn’t really care.

Elie Levine, MD · Answer

If you’re dealing with a boxy shape after your reduction, a revision surgery might be necessary. In general, the wise pattern (inverted T, anchor incision) is more likely to cause this. Sometimes the breast can be reshaped while other times it is more challenging. Seeing a plastic surgeon to evaluate and discuss your options and timing may be helpful. If your original surgery was many years ago, there are more options available for revision surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You may want to consider a revision to your breast reduction and include autoaugmentation.  This is an approach that uses your own tissue to give upper pole fullness to the breasts.  This is different than fat grafting.  I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on these photos, I assume you had a breast reduction covered by your insurance. The insurance company does not pay the surgeon to address the large lateral chest wall fat rolls, thus, he did what your insurance covered: give you smaller breasts. What procedure would help to give more aesthetic breasts? You do have asymmetrical breasts with large fat rolls on the lateral chest wall, and you will need additional reduction to make them symmetrical and liposuction to contour the lateral breasts and chest wall. This is not considered a "touch up", it is a new operation to correct your results. This is not considered a good result nowadays. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in all aspects of breast surgery for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Although your result would be considered a win 25 years ago, the level of aesthetic refinement has progressed. Your scars are great, but your symmetry is terrible. Find a surgeon to perform a revision surgery to address these issues so that you can have pretty and symmetrical breasts.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You might want to consider liposuction of the outer portion of the breast and the fullness under the armpit.  This would be worthwhile

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