I had a breast reduction may 22 they have definitely not been lifted. What are my options
Angie
It may be possible to revise breast redction to incorporate a lift
It is possible to do a lift after having a previous reduction. Try to obtain your operative reports to bring to your new surgeon. Good luck!
As a major part of reduction mammoplasty is a lift of the breast, nipple areola .
However, in cases of large breast or significant weight loss and subsequent severe laxity of the skin, the breast will drop and become ptotic again and in this case the breast can be lifted again. It is not the surgeon's fault, it is the quality of skin and size of the breast working against gravity. If the breast fall down then you need a breast lift which is a cosmetic procedure.
Your first step should be to discuss your concerns with your original surgeon.
It is impossible to answer your question without knowing what kind of breast reduction you had, what you looked like before , what you look like now and what your objectives are. You need to discuss this with your surgeon. There are options.
Please send your photos before and after procedure for more discussion nut normally in cases of large breast or significant weight loss and subsequent severe laxity of the skin, the breast will drop and become ptotic again and you can revised breast lift with implant for help volumization and lift your breast up to the certain level.
Hello! It is always important to be clear about the agreement with your surgeon, regarding which surgery to perform. If your desire, in addition to the reduction, is the elevation of your breasts and this was not carried out, then you should go back to your plastic surgeon and discuss it. In general, the most appropriate time to do it is 1 year after the first surgery. To avoid a greater number of possible complications.