Do surgeons remove armpit fat when doing a Breast Reduction?

Yes, a breast reduction could help create better symmetry and also improve any symptoms you may have from your large breasts, like back pain. Talk to your surgeon about your goals and he/she should be able to help you achieve a very nice outcome. Best of luck!

During breast reduction, the nippl and areola are moved to a higher position in the breast and are kept alive on a mound of breast tissue where the nerves, arteries and veins travel. There are several options of where this mound can be based, and the best option for robust blood flow is the...

Enthusiastic484638, Free nipple grafts are done when the blood flow to the nipple in a breast reduction surgery will be so compromised that your surgeon is worried about the health of the nipple. That happens when too little tissue is left behind to ensure enough blood vessels can be preserved....

Dear Spongebob7488, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to reduce breasts and to keep the implants if they are not old. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough...

Uncontrolled/poorly controlled diabetes is a risk for actor for surgical complications. HbA1C is an excellent marker of long term blood sugar control. The goal is a Hb A1C lower than 7. A reduction is an elective procedure. Like all elective procedures, it should be delayed until a patient is...

Fotamat, Thanks for your question. After extensive scarring, the breast skin around the breast tissue will be quite tight. If you plan on excising the scar, you will eventually need to remove/reduce the breast tissue to allow the skin to close. So yes, you will end up with slightly smaller...