Breast reduction after lump removal: is it possible?

Yes it is possible to have a breast reduction after the removal of a benign lump. You will want to begin by scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. The ASPS website can help you find surgeons in your area. You can review credentials and see before/after photos.

Hello and thank you for your question.
It is fine to have a breast reduction after having a lump removed. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and go over which surgical technique will be best for you. Best wishes!

Hi,
Thank you for the question.
Based on what you are describing, it does sound that you have large/heavy breasts causing physical symptoms, and breast reduction may be an option for you.
It is typically safe to perform breast reduction procedure after breast mass removal, however, it is difficult to tell without seeing the photos and location of breast scars.
During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the breast is lifted and nipple/areola is typically made smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift. Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms. In addition, most insurances in order to approve the surgery, will require for 2-3 letters of medical necessity (from your chiropractor, primary doctor, OBGYN, Dermatologist, etc) demonstrating that your physical symptoms due to large breasts are not improving with conservative management.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon