Breast Reduction Surgery In Los Angeles

Breast reduction surgery is a popular option for women who have large or sagging breasts. It can help you feel more confident, and it’s a good option if you are considering breast augmentation surgery.

The procedure is fairly simple, but there are many things to consider before making a decision. We’ve put together this guide to help you understand your options and make the best choice for your body.

Breast Reduction Surgery In Los Angeles

BREAST REDUCTIONIN LOS ANGELES, CA

You know what it’s like to live with uncomfortably large breasts – the shoulder and neck pain, the difficulty exercising, the unwelcome stares. Having breasts that are just too large for your frame affects so many parts of your life, and when you’re ready to make a change for the better, you have an exciting new option: a Los Angeles breast reduction from the surgeons at Marina Plastic Surgery.

AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BREAST REDUCTION

What makes our breast reduction procedure in Los Angeles so unique? The answer lies in its combination of laser surgery techniques. By performing both laser-assisted breast reduction and a Laser Bra procedure, our surgeons are able to create an elegantly reshaped look that offers internal breast support using your own tissue.

• Laser-assisted Breast Reduction
  With laser technology, our surgeons can perform breast reductions in less time than using traditional methods alone. Lasers minimize bleeding and allow our surgeons to work precisely, carefully crafting a beautiful, natural-looking result. Because the surgery can be performed in less time, a patient requires less anesthesia, adding an additional layer of safety.
• The Stevens Laser Bra
  The objective of the Stevens Laser Bra is to give women longer-lasting results following their breast procedure. The Laser Bra is actually an internal brassiere made from the excess skin that must be removed as part of the breast reduction procedure. A laser is used to prepare the skin for placement within the breast, and the Laser Bra is attached to the chest wall to support the breasts, holding them up in a youthful position that is maintained for many years.

CHOOSING BREAST REDUCTION SURGERY

Any woman who is considering surgical correction to reduce the size of her breasts can benefit from a breast reduction in Los Angeles. This procedure combines the latest surgical techniques for long-lasting breast resizing and reshaping.

At Marina Plastic Surgery, our surgeons understand the importance of creating a surgical result that not only looks fantastic soon after surgery but that retains lasting beauty for many years to come.

BREAST REDUCTION SCARRING

Ready to learn more about this procedure and get started on your comprehensive breast makeover? Request your appointment online and learn how you can receive a private consultation with one of our surgeons at select times.

If you’re looking for an innovative Southern California breast reduction surgeon, you’ve come to the right place. Our practice understands that overly large breasts can cause many hardships in a woman’s life, and we are delighted to share the dramatic stories of transformation as well as before & after photos from our actual breast reduction patients.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, is a safe and effective way for women to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts and achieve a breast size more in proportion with their body size.

View an interactive patient education module on Breast Reduction
 

The best candidates for this surgery include

• Women whose breast have fully developed
• Healthy women who do not have a life-threatening illness or a medical condition that would impede healing
• Non-smokers (smoking can delay healing and will increase the risk of complications)

 

When to consider breast reduction

• Your breasts are too large for your body frame and create neck, back, or shoulder pain
• You have heavy breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward
• You experience numbness in parts of your breasts and upper chest from excessive breast weight
• You have poor posture
• You have difficulty breathing
• You notice grooves in your shoulders from your bra straps
• You are unhappy or are self-conscious about the appearance of your breasts
• You have finished having children and breast-feeding. If you plan to breast feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon

Your surgeon will review the full risks and benefits of breast reduction surgery with you.  Some of the pros and cons that other patients have taken into consideration when weighing whether to go forward with surgery include:

Pros

• Your breasts will be in better proportion with your body and will feel firmer
• Surgery will alleviate neck, back, and shoulder pain and make it easier to breathe and exercise
• Your clothes will fit better and you will feel more confident about your appearance

Cons

• You may have decreased sensation in some areas, including the nipples and areolas
• Some women complain that their breasts and nipples look slightly uneven
• Breast-feeding may be a problem

Contraindications

Breast reduction surgery may not be recommended for patients with any of the following

• Irregular mammograms
• Undiagnosed lumps or other types of breast masses
• Severe obesity
• Diabetes
• Wound healing or clotting disorders (or a family history of either)
• Heart or circulatory disorders

Is this procedure covered by health insurance?

A breast reduction is both a functional and an appearance-related procedure; not all plans will cover it.  Your health insurance will decide whether they will cover the procedure based on their criteria for determining medical necessity.  Their determination will take into account your height, weight, body surface area, and body mass index.