If the breasts are not too large and the skin has good elasticity then liposuction may be possible. This is especially useful in women who wish to avoid long scars. It is possible that this technique may preserve feeling and the ability to breast feed. For many surgeons it has become the most popular way to perform breast reduction in the patient who is about a DD size. Very large and pendulous breast still require the more traditonal methods with the longer scars.
All operations have some risk.
The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First those that are seen in all operations and second those that are unique or special for a particular operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main problem which is special for this operation is damage to the blood supply of the nipple and a heavy scar. Breast feeding may not be possible after surgery.