Am i a good candidate for another reduction? (Photos)

Question

I am 35 years old, 5ft3 and 160lbs. I broke my neck 8 years ago in a car accident and had a cervical fusion. I had a breast reduction 3 years ago and it took me from a g36 to a d36. I still feel like they are too big and causing me more pain than i need. Would i be a good candidate for another?

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Yes, you are a candidate based on your photos and your symptoms.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You may benefit from The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief and long term stability. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Emre Guvercin, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Yes, you can be a candidate for revision surgery, but based on your history, this likely isn’t simply a matter of removing more volume. After a prior reduction from 36G to 36D, persistent discomfort often relates to breast tissue position and support rather than total size alone, and from your description it sounds like your upper pole fullness and internal support are insufficient despite adequate overall volume. In secondary cases like yours, the safest and most effective option is typically a Push-Up Lift (supportive revision mastopexy), which redistributes and stabilizes your existing breast tissue, improves upper pole support, reduces gravitational strain, and can provide symptom relief while preserving tissue viability and minimizing risks associated with repeat large-volume reductions.

Guray Yesiladali, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

A secondary breast reduction can be done, and it can be very effective for symptom relief, yet it is typically more complex than a first time reduction. Planning is guided by factors such as
• The amount of remaining breast tissue and skin quality• Blood supply to the nipple areola complex after the first surgery• Scar patterns and healing from the prior operation• Overall body proportion and realistic expectations
In revision cases, safety planning often centers on protecting nipple circulation and choosing the technique that best fits the original surgical approach, while still addressing symptom drivers like neck, back and shoulder strain.
I hope this helps you feel more grounded in your options. Wishing you a careful plan, a safe surgery, and a lighter, more comfortable day to day life afterward.

Laura Roider, MD · Answer

@stephaniel1990 You could consider another breast reduction but there is no guarantee that it will help with your pain. Given your history (car accident and cervical spine surgery) it is difficult to predict if breast reduction will help with the pain. 
But to answer your question. YES technically you are a candidate for repeat breast reduction based on your photos.

Am i a good candidate for another reduction? (Photos)

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