Breast Reduction / Reduction Mammoplasty
Disproportionally large and heavy breasts are often a source of pain and discomfort for women. Because of the weight, this often causes back and neck strains; as well as resulting in shoulder indentations from the shoulder straps. Women with very large breasts often suffer from skin irritation and infection underneath their breast folds. Large breasts frequently prevent women from participating in sports. They also make it difficult for women to fit well into cloths. In summary, large breasts are not only a hazard to a woman’s health but also diminish her sense of self-esteem and independence.
Of all the surgical procedures performed by plastic surgeons, breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is probably the most rewarding for the patient as well as the doctor. The purpose of this procedure is to reduce the dimensions of the breasts to a more proportional and manageable size. In doing so, the surgeon removes excess breast tissue and skin, tailors a new breast that is smaller, more proportional, and more youthful.
Because of its health benefits this procedure is covered by most health insurances. I perform this procedure at my private surgical center or in the hospital. This procedure usually takes approximately 4-6 hours, and is carried out under general anesthesia. Patients are usually discharged on the same day. Recovery time is about 5-14 days depending on the amount of reduction, person’s individual differences, and the activity level that is required when returning to work.
Although all women immediately do get relief from neck and back strain, it takes several months for the new breasts to settle into their final shape. Usually, early on they might look flat and broad, but with time and with gravity they become more conical and gain more projection. It is advised to avoid bras with under-wires during this time period. In women over 40, a base-line mammogram is recommended about six months after surgery. You should also know that the removed breast tissue is always examined for sign of malignancy in the laboratory. It is thought that because breast reduction reduces the total size of the breasts, it theoretically reduces the overall incidence of breast cancer.
During your consultation Dr. Younai will review your treatment options for breast reduction, including pros and cons of each procedure, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and esthetic outcomes. There are also many before-and-after pictures and high resolution images of breast reduction available in our photo gallery.
Los Angeles Breast Reduction famous Dr. Younai is a board certified plastic surgeon who receives patients at the California Center for Plastic Surgery from the Northern as well as the Southern California region. Some of these cities include Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Valencia, Palmdale, Fresno, and Oxnard.