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simplified brest reduction method
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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
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simplified brest reduction method

by frankenfoot, Mar 21, 2008 08:50PM
Years ago, I considered a breast reduction and found the numerous cuts and potential scars too pricey.  I have read about liposuction-type technique used on men to remove enlarged breast area tissue.  Is it possible to simply do this on women as well?  This simple, less invasive procedure would be a godsend to so many overburdened bustlines, tired neck, back and shoulder areas from the countless hourse spent in ill fitting undergarments (fitting a large bust is quite difficult...especially if your rib/underbust measurement is smaller than 36in.)
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Ah...to be a B cup..."  

by Howard Rosenberg, MD, May 20, 2008 12:11PM
It is very possible to reduce breast tissue with liposuction alone, limiting scars and post-op disability.  The success of this procedure depends on the amount of fatty tissue versus glandular tissue in your breasts, as well as the size of your breasts and the degree of reduction you wish to achieve.  Not all reductions are completely successful with liposuction, but many patients that I have used this technique have had good outcomes.  Those patients that see limited results, understand that they may have to undergo more formal reductions at a later time.
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by sinnh, Mar 23, 2008 08:21AM
To: frankenfoot
I had liposuction breast reduction in June 05 and have since had 2 surgical reductions.  Something was triggered which made my right breast grow.  I found my breasts harder than before the lipo.  Lipo is great if you have enough fat to remove, but the tissue needs to be removed as well.  

I started off as a 36D before lipo.  I grew to a 36 DD on my left and a 36F on my right.  After the 1st full surgery, I went down to a 36C (left) and a 36DD (right.)  Then everything grew back and I was a 36D/36E.  I just had my 3rd reduction (2nd surgery) on my right and it appears I may be a 36D.  It's till too early to tell as it's been 4 weeks and I'm still bruised and swollen but it is starting to look promising.

I wish I had done the surgery from the start instead of lipo.  I suggest speaking with several doctors about this.  My plastic surgeon who did the surgery stopped doing lipo on the breast because of the lumpiness it left behind.

Good luck.
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