When Having a Breast Reduction Do They Lipo the Side of Your Breast That Leads to Your Back?

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Yes, Removing fat from the side of your breasts and chest wall at the same time as Breast Reduction if appropriate makes a big difference and well worth the extra expense and often makes a big difference.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	You will find that the answer to your question will depend your exact situation and the plastic surgeon you choose to perform the breast reduction surgery. Some plastic surgeons will routinely use liposuction as a tool to help contour the breasts and the lateral chest wall area; some plastic surgeons do not.

	Sometimes, it is necessary to remove additional skin in the area that you described;  otherwise patients will be left with significant skin/adipose tissue (fullness)  in this area. The downside associated with removal of skin in this area is  the necessity to extend the scar out to the side. Many patients will accept the scar for an improvement in the contour of the area.

	Make sure you discuss your goals and concerns with your plastic surgeon.

	Best wishes. Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Liposuction can certainly be performed on the lateral aspect of the breast/back at the same time as a breast reduction.

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

The area on the side of breast extending to the arm pits are made up from the " tail of breasts" and fatty tissues in the arm pits. Usually, after breast reduction this area become more pronounced, if they are not addressed at the time of reduction mammoplasty. I routinely perform liposuction in this area to improve the results of the surgery. It adds 15 minutest to the operation, however it results to have more pleaseing shape of breasts. Time and effort well spent.

George J. Beraka, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi.

	Since you ask, you must have fullness on the sides, and this is taken care of with liposuction together with the breast reduction.

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