2009
Posted in Breast, November 17th, 2009 | Posted by Dr. Kreidstein
Liposuction is a very attractive option for breast reduction, primarily because it spares the breast from conspicuous scars. It is most successful when the breasts have a good shape with little ptosis (the areola is not too far below the inframammary fold), the breast tissue is not dense (gland can’t be reduced by liposuction), and the amount of reduction required is not more than one or two cup sizes. Be sure to discuss this option with your plastic surgeon if you are considering breast reduction.
Liposuction for Breast Reduction
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FurlJanuary 27th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Hi Dr. Kreidstein, Can liposuction of the breast be done in combination with a breast lift? I don’t want the scars associated with a breast reduction and was wondering whether liposuction and an areola incision only is a good combination to achieve a smaller, lifted breast with less scarring.
January 28th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hi Shelley,
The intent of breast lift is to tighten the skin, create a better shape, and position the areola higher on the chest. If liposuction were added to this procedure, you would have less breast volume and the problem of loose skin would be worse. It would be unusual to combine breast lift with liposuction.
February 20th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
If I gain weight after breast liposuction, will my breasts increase in size or will they stay the same size with weight fluctuations? Thanks.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 am
This is an excellent question, and the answer applies to all liposuction. Liposuction permanently removes the fat cells that retain fat. If you were to gain weight after liposuction, the extra fat would accumulate primarily in other areas (small fluctuations in your breast size would still occur).
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