Regrowth After Breast Reduction. Am I a Candidate for a Revision?

Thank you for the question.

Based on your description, having a repeat breast reduction surgery should not be a problem. The only question I would have is why your breasts have grown back so quickly without weight gain etc. You may want to be seen by your primary care physician for evaluation ( possible endocrinology  consultation).

From this surgical standpoint, the concern of repeat 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 competitions such as tissue necrosis etc.

It may be helpful for you have the same surgeon perform the procedure or to find the previous surgeon's  operative report  prior to the redo surgery.

I hope this helps.

Yes, re-reduction is possible.  Most of the time, only one reduction is necessary.  However, in rare circumstances, the breasts continue to grow and those people may need another reduction.  Without seeing you in person or evaluating before and after pictures, it is impossible to give you more specific advice.

 

Good Luck.

The question is whether your breast tissue enlarged because of an endocrinological condition or if you underwent surgery a bit too early in your development. I would recommend that you first have a complete medical workup to rule out other causes for the breast development. You could certainly elect to have a revision but this would not be covered by your health insurance based on your current size.