I have had an unfavourable result following a breast reduction - the side of my breast mound isnt curved like a natural breast would be, but instead turns into a strange fold of flab. While the reduction looks great front on, the side view is disappointing., I have a BMI of 26, and had 460g +150g removed. I have 1 child. My surgeon suggests a scar revision to fix this; the anchor scar I have under my breasts is straight and doesn’t curve. Will a newly created curved high scar get better results?
Answer: The lateral chest fullness is not usually addressed by breast reduction surgery It is common for patients to have a nice shape from the front but be dissatisfied with excess skin or fullness under the armpit. This tissue is not truly the breast tissue and is therefore not usually fully addressed with a breast reduction surgery. There are procedures that can address this however they involve making scars around your chest. Since the chest is a 360° object, the skin excess skin travel all the way onto the back and some patients requiring additional turning during surgery. In patients with this problem I usually recommend an additional scar revision or lateral chest wall skin excess resection as well as liposuction.
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Answer: The lateral chest fullness is not usually addressed by breast reduction surgery It is common for patients to have a nice shape from the front but be dissatisfied with excess skin or fullness under the armpit. This tissue is not truly the breast tissue and is therefore not usually fully addressed with a breast reduction surgery. There are procedures that can address this however they involve making scars around your chest. Since the chest is a 360° object, the skin excess skin travel all the way onto the back and some patients requiring additional turning during surgery. In patients with this problem I usually recommend an additional scar revision or lateral chest wall skin excess resection as well as liposuction.
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Answer: Surgery You have some excess tissue on the side of your chest. Liposuction may work nicely to remove the excess fat. If skin is left over, then your anchor incision can be extended to pick this up. This is not breast tissue. Go back and talk to your surgeon.
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Answer: Surgery You have some excess tissue on the side of your chest. Liposuction may work nicely to remove the excess fat. If skin is left over, then your anchor incision can be extended to pick this up. This is not breast tissue. Go back and talk to your surgeon.
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November 29, 2022
Answer: Scar revision surgery Hello,
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November 29, 2022
Answer: Scar revision surgery Hello,
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November 22, 2022
Answer: Scar revision Dear Alaina28,
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November 22, 2022
Answer: Scar revision Dear Alaina28,
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November 17, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction with residual side bulge Thank-you for your query. The lateral side bulge and the contour of your breasts can be significantly improved with a small amount of side liposuction and scar revision. I agree with your surgeon, in this being the right approach to improve your cosmetic outcome. All the best!
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November 17, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction with residual side bulge Thank-you for your query. The lateral side bulge and the contour of your breasts can be significantly improved with a small amount of side liposuction and scar revision. I agree with your surgeon, in this being the right approach to improve your cosmetic outcome. All the best!
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Bra Line Excision This lateral area is a common one to have excess tissue following a breast reduction. While most surgeons will perform liposuction in this area, it does not fully correct this excess. The only way to completely correct this excess is by direct excision. This excision will typically begin at the lateral breast curve and extend onto the back. While it can completely correct this excess, it results in a long, linear scar into the bra line area. While not ideal due to the scar, these excisions can greatly impact the shape of the breast reduction or breast lift.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Bra Line Excision This lateral area is a common one to have excess tissue following a breast reduction. While most surgeons will perform liposuction in this area, it does not fully correct this excess. The only way to completely correct this excess is by direct excision. This excision will typically begin at the lateral breast curve and extend onto the back. While it can completely correct this excess, it results in a long, linear scar into the bra line area. While not ideal due to the scar, these excisions can greatly impact the shape of the breast reduction or breast lift.
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