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Liposuction for Breast Reduction?
Some women, especially darker-skinned women, are prone to developing unsightly scars. As a result, they may choose not to have certain procedures—like breast reduction—which could actually help alleviate symptoms associated with having extremely large or heavy breasts.
Now, a new study is suggesting that liposuction may provide African American and other dark-skinned women with a scarless alternative to traditional breast reduction.
“Through this less invasive procedure, patients experienced no scarring, a decrease or elimination of physical symptoms, and an increase in self-esteem and quality-of-life,” said Dr. Sherwood Baxt, author of the study.
In a study of 17 African American patients whose primary goal was to relieve symptoms related to their large breast size, all participants experienced relief in symptoms as well as minimal scarring and improved self-esteem.
Despite the positive findings, Dr. Baxt noted that “liposuction reduction is not appropriate for women whose primary concern is to lift overly large, sagging breasts.”
Because liposuction cannot lift breasts or make them significantly smaller, traditional breast reduction surgery is still considered the “gold standard.” Patients who are considering liposuction for breast reduction should consult with their surgeon to discuss their best options.
To learn more about your options for liposuction, breast reduction, or other cosmetic procedure, please contact us today.
