What can I do to get smaller breast? Does the pills work?

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I'm 24 years old cancer patient, I have a 34DDD cup breast and I was wondering about breast reduction pills. I am not able to have the surgery do to the past pulmonary embolism.And is there any other options?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

There are no pills that can make your breasts smaller. Your options are: 1) weight loss2) Breast reduction 3) Liposuction Ensure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon if you are considering surgery.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Reducing breast size can be done by losing weight, however if this is not an option then I'm afraid there is not other choice but surgery (breast reduction or liposuction).

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no pill I know to reduce breasts. I feel you have three options. One, if you are overweight then losing weight will also make your breast decrease in size. Second, liposuction of your breast could be done without general anesthesia, but this would not address the sag, nipple position, or excess skin. It is possible to have a standard breast reduction after a pulmonary embolism, but you would have to have permission from and support from your medical doctors. They would have to help you weigh the various risks. It is possible that they feel it is too high a risk at this time. Good luck.

Stephen J. Ronan, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no pills that make the breast smaller.You can make a breast smaller in order of increasing effectiveness by:weight loss,liposuction, orbreast reduction.If you are healthy and recovered from your PE, you can probably still have surgery.  The etiology of your PE needs to be considered and then appropriate precautions taken.  (Was the PE caused by cancer?)  Good luck.

Erik Hoy, MD · Answer

Hi Angelina,Thanks for your question.  At this time, there are no pills that I know that can decrease (or increase) breast size.  Your surgical options for breast reduction would possibly include liposuction to remove the excess fat from around the breast gland, or an open breast reduction procedure where tissue is removed surgically through  incisions on the breast.  A consultation with a plastic surgeon in your area will help determine whether you are a candidate for one or both of these procedures.  In the meantime, diet and exercise can help decrease the size of the breasts as well, and may make you a better surgical candidate.  You may still be able to have this procedure after your past pulmonary embolism, but may need a blood thinner such as Lovenox, temporarily.  Medical clearance with your primary care physician or oncologist is typically required as well.  Hope this helps!Best wishes,-Erik Hoy, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no pills to reduce breasts.  The two safe ways are the open incision breast reduction and liposuction. However, your previous pulmonary embolism is of concern.  You will need to wait until your medical doctor gives you clearance. If you are overweight, loosing weight may decrease breast size.  Good luck to you.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

There is no pill that works for breast reduction. Liposuction helps occassionaly and breast reduction surgery is the primary method used. Previous PE does not preclude surgery but you would need to be cleared by your primary doctor and you would also need to be on Lovenox, a blood thinner.

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