Breast Reduction, Reduction Mammaplasty, Breast Reduction Los Angeles

Breast reduction / reduction mammaplasty: If you have large, sagging breasts that may be the cause of physical problems such as back, neck, or breast pain, breast reduction surgery may improve or eliminate your symptoms. Large, pendulous breasts over time, may lead to postural problems and chronic arthritis. Reducing the weight of the breasts allows comfort, and prevention of skeletal abnormalities. Patients also find it easier to exercise, and find clothing that fit their new shape.

	Breast Reduction Procedure

Breast Reduction or Reduction Mammaplasty, reduces the size of your breasts by making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body. Breast-reduction is a procedure where excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed. The nipple and areola is lifted (usually the areola is reduced in size), and skin that was located above the nipple is brought down, pulled together and sutured to improve the shape and contour. The once tear-dropped shaped breasts will become more conical. The type of incision used depends on the size and shape of the breasts. The most common method makes one incision around the nipple area, another that runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast, and a third incision beneath the breast. Keep in mind; the incision lines are designed so that they will be concealed under the bra. However, the resulting scars are permanent and unpredictable, but should fade over time.

	Ideal Candidate

		Patients with back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of their breasts

		Patients that have heavy, sagging breasts with low nipples and areolas

		Patients with breasts that are too large in proportion to the rest of their body

		Patients with indentations in their shoulders caused by bra strap grooving

		Patients whose activities are limited because of the size of their breasts

		Patients who are self-conscious about the size of their breasts

		Patients who have one breast that is much larger than the other

		Patients who are in good health

	Recovery

After a few months your breasts will settle into a more natural shape. As with all cosmetic procedures, the final result will be apparent by about one year. Without that excessive weight, you may find that you enjoy life much more, and can engage in physical activities you did not think possible.

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