Breast reduction and HRT/estradiol - If I get a breast reduction and continue taking estradiol will my breasts grow?

It seems reasonable to assume they will. You seem quite sensitive to the estrogen effect. You might consult with your provider about using a smaller dose and see if your breasts get smaller or if you could consider alternate dosage or hormone treatment to control your menopausal symptoms after a breast reduction.

Thanks for your question! If your breasts are growing on Estradiol, even with a breast reduction, they will continue to grow since you aren't removing all of your breast tissue. Hopefully they are a manageable size post-operatively! Best of luck!

Hello dear. Hello. If you have a breast reduction and continue taking estradiol, it's unlikely that your breasts will grow significantly again, especially after surgical menopause. Estradiol can maintain some breast volume, but noticeable growth post-surgery is rare. If you're aiming for a C cup, that usually remains stable, although there are slight individual variations. You can write to us at 829-554-6062 to request a quote.

It is possible that your breasts can increase in size after a reduction. This can happen for several reasons including hormones or weight gain. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and learn more about the procedure.

If hormonal stimulus is causing rest tissue to grow, then that process may continue despite having a breast reduction.
That said, after a breast reduction, there will be less breast tissue, so the amount of growth in the future should be fairly small.
Talk to your doctor about hormone replacement and see if this needs to be managed differently.
To get an assessment and better understanding of treatment options. I suggest you schedule a few in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
Breast reduction surgery is covered by medical insurance so you want to make sure you consult with plastic surgeons were willing to work with insurance reimbursement.
Some plastic surgeons may give you a price quote for a cash payment, which will be a substantial amount of money.
If you have medical coverage than this should be a covered benefit for you.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD