I am getting surgery at the end of the month to fix asymmetry. The plan is to reduce the size of 1 of my breasts to match the other + lift to both breasts. At time of surgery Both my breasts will be swollen due to pre menstruation.They are much bigger during this time. Will it cause the doctor to reduce my breast to the size of the other swollen breast? I'm afraid it will affect my results and they will look uneven when the swelling reduces after menstruation. They do change drastically in size.
Answer: Size differences Typically changes in the breast tissue caused from menstruation are not a factor in breast reduction surgery. However if your changes are drastic as you mentioned, it may be better to wait. I encourage you to discuss this situation with your surgeon. Together you can determine what is best for you.
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Answer: Size differences Typically changes in the breast tissue caused from menstruation are not a factor in breast reduction surgery. However if your changes are drastic as you mentioned, it may be better to wait. I encourage you to discuss this situation with your surgeon. Together you can determine what is best for you.
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Answer: Surgery Please discuss this with your surgeon. If need, change the date of your procedure so that you are not swollen. For most women, it does not matter.
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Answer: Surgery Please discuss this with your surgeon. If need, change the date of your procedure so that you are not swollen. For most women, it does not matter.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Should not matter While many women will have breasts that change during menstruation, the typical amount that breasts change with menstrual cycles will not affect how much weight is taken during a breast reduction procedure. This weight is measured in grams and is proportional to the size of each breast. As long as each breast changes in the same proportion, there should be no significant difference in the symmetry.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Should not matter While many women will have breasts that change during menstruation, the typical amount that breasts change with menstrual cycles will not affect how much weight is taken during a breast reduction procedure. This weight is measured in grams and is proportional to the size of each breast. As long as each breast changes in the same proportion, there should be no significant difference in the symmetry.
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October 8, 2022
Answer: Will swollen breasts from menstruation effect my breast reduction in 1 breast, as mastopexy to both? Hello @agreengirl, thank you for your question. In my opinion it is best to rearrange the tissue, improve projection and reaccomodate the nipple in both breasts, because this way you can achieve a real symmetry and harmony between the two breasts and improve the aspects that allow the best possible result. For more information and recommendations it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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October 8, 2022
Answer: Will swollen breasts from menstruation effect my breast reduction in 1 breast, as mastopexy to both? Hello @agreengirl, thank you for your question. In my opinion it is best to rearrange the tissue, improve projection and reaccomodate the nipple in both breasts, because this way you can achieve a real symmetry and harmony between the two breasts and improve the aspects that allow the best possible result. For more information and recommendations it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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October 7, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction Dear agreengirl,
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October 7, 2022
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