Breast Liposuction

Both women and men with large breasts who want to reduce the size of their breasts are good candidates for breast liposuction

Breast liposuction is completed the same way any other liposuction procedure is done, with specially engineered cannulas that promote safe and effective fat cell removal.

Typically, a breast liposuction procedure in our Chicago and suburb offices will take about one hour.

Typically, just local lidocaine anesthesia is used, which promotes a quicker recovery. However, other forms of anesthesia as IV sedation with local lidocaine anesthesia or general anesthesia can also be used, depending on the case and the patient.

Will there be incisions and scars?

We can use any combination of traditional tumescent liposuction and/or VASER liposuction, depending on the individual case presented to the surgeon.

Typically, breast liposuction incisions are placed in the armpits or breast crease and are used to introduce the thin liposuction cannula that will do all the work. The incisions are discreet enough, much to the satisfaction of our patients.

Sometimes liposuction of other body parts are done at the same session, such as liposuction of the abdomen, legs or arms, depending on the patient’s goals.

Results are long lasting, usually more than 10 years, as long as topical home treatments are diligently followed as prescribed and periodic maintenance of non surgical treatments are followed as directed.

Theoretically, no, there will not be any lifting. However, many of our patients report that liposuction of the breasts not only removes the fat in the large breasts but is causes the breast to shrink and the hanging low nipple seems to be lifted as a result of breast tissues contracting afterwards. This is a common observation made by our patients, but there are no guarantees when it comes to lifting. Technically, the procedure itself does not promote dramatic lifting.

Yes, definitely. For more information on breast reduction in males please, click here.

Yes, Mesotherapy (also known as lipodissolve) injections have been used but a series of treatments are needed, the results are slow to manifest themselves, and the procedure itself can be uncomfortable.

No, the fat cells we remove will be permanently removed from the body. Fat may migrate from other areas of the body to the breasts, but mass migration is rare.

Typically between one and three days.

The goal of breast liposuction is to reduce the size of breasts with a slight but definite elevation of the breast.

Yes, since the lactating glands are not removed by liposuction, breast feeding is not affected. However, breast feeding should be avoided for about a week after surgery to allow the anesthetic drugs to completely exit the body.

Any patient who is pregnant or actively breastfeeding should not have surgery. All patients must be healthy and avoid aspirin and all blood thinners for about two weeks prior to surgery.

Usually a surgical support bra for the first couple weeks will suffice but wearing a support bra of your choice is mandatory when you are upright and moving around.

Typically after only a day or two can the patient return to everyday, normal activity. However, a strong support bra should be worn for any kind of physical activity in the weeks following surgery.

The patient should wear a bra at all times, except in bed when sleeping. A supportive bra or underwire bra will prevent your breasts from further sagging when you are upright.

Temporary bruising, swelling and mild discomfort are most common.

The fee for breast liposuction is usually between $2500 and $5000. We have a number of financing options available.