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Is it possible to do both a breast reduction and a breast lift at the same time?

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Dr. Paul Vitenas answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Breast Red/Lift: A breast reduction removes breast tissue and extra skin and moves the nipple areolar complex upward. A breast lift usually removes skin with minimall breast tissue removal.

Answered 7/29/2015

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Yes: Breast reduction normally results in a "lift" as well bulk removal.

Answered 12/12/2012

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Yes: Incisions and approach can be similar. Reductions typically involve lifting the breast as well as weight reduction. Breast lifts reposition and sometimes reshape the breast. Usually little breast weight is removed.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Yes: When a breast reduction is performed, the breast is “automatically” lifted at the same time. These procedures involve removal of redundant or loose breast skin; both of these procedures involve tightening of the breast skin envelope resulting in a higher position of the breasts and nipple/areola complexes on the chest wall. The main difference with breast reduction surgery is change in size.

Answered 3/29/2013

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