Question: I have heard of a breast lift and breast reduction being done without any scars. Is this possible?
Answer:
The breast can be reduced with a minimal scar, using liposuction. There are scars, but they are very small.
The “scarless” breast reduction is effective if your breasts have a lot of fatty tissue – it is ineffective if you have dense breasts largely made of glandular tissue. Glandular tissue cannot be removed with liposuction, the way fat can be removed.
Liposuction is done through several small incisions in each breast. These leave scars and the vibration of the liposuction cannula can thicken and darken these scars, especially in women with darker skin. This can be prevented by using skin lightening cream on the breasts two times a day for 4 weeks before surgery.
Insurance will not pay for liposuction breast reduction. It is considered cosmetic, like any other liposuction procedure.
Will the fat return? After liposuction, fat does appear in new areas unless you lose weight – usually about ten pounds.
And like any liposuction, the skin may be loose after removing the fat – so your breasts may be smaller and lighter, but they will not be lifted. Incisions are still needed to lift and tighten the breast. These incisions have gotten much smaller – a lollipop incision may be needed or just an incision around the areola, depending on how much extra skin there is.
It is wonderful to have choices for your care. Most women are very happy with their breast surgery.
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