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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction in Los Angeles, CA

Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to remove excess glandular and fatty tissue as well as excess skin from the breasts. If you have large breasts, you might consider breast reduction surgery to reduce discomfort, increase your range of physical activity, and achieve a breast size more in proportion to your body.

Women with large and heavy breasts may experience discomfort, back pain, neck strain, and other problems caused by their breasts’ excessive weight and low center of gravity. If you experience this discomfort and pain in your daily activities, you may need to avoid exercise, affecting your health and ability to maintain your desired weight. In addition, it’s normal to feel self-conscious about breasts that are disproportionate to your body size and shape.

We offer breast reduction surgery in Los Angeles to help women relieve the pain, physical limitations, and mental distress associated with oversized, heavy breasts. Dr. Stephen Bresnick, recognized as one of the best breast reduction surgeons in Los Angeles, has helped thousands of women feel more confident with their breast appearance. In his hands, breast reduction surgery gives a woman smaller, attractively shaped breasts and can improve life quality.

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All Breast Reduction procedures performed by Stephen Bresnick, M.D.

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What Happens In Breast Reduction Surgery?

Dr. Bresnick performs your breast reduction procedure at the Encino Surgicenter, which is right next door to our office. During breast reduction surgery, Dr. Bresnick removes excess breast tissue, reshapes and tightens the remaining skin, lifts the nipple and areola, and, if necessary, reduces areolar size.

He customizes each reduction mammoplasty to the patient’s unique needs. We’ll talk with you about your desired breast size and shape and reach a plan which is realistic and life altering!

How Can Breast Reduction Improve My Health and My Life?

Breast reduction surgery relieves the physical strain and distress caused by heavy breasts and brings other lifestyle benefits.

The physical benefits of reduction mammoplasty may include:

  • Relief from chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain
  • Improved posture
  • Fewer headaches and migraines
  • Relief from skin irritation and rashes under the breasts and on the abdomen
  • Elimination of painful indentations from bra straps on the shoulders
  • Better breast symmetry
  • Improved health when smaller breasts enable you to be more physically active

Breast reduction can also improve your quality of life. You may experience emotional and lifestyle benefits, such as:

  • A more positive self-image and increased self-confidence
  • Reduced embarrassment over breast appearance
  • Ability to engage in a broader range of physical activities
  • More clothing choices and better clothing fit

These benefits vary from patient to patient. We can give you a better idea of the positive changes you may experience after your reduction mammoplasty consultation with Dr. Bresnick.

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction Surgery?

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you suffer from physical discomfort or pain due to large, heavy breasts or are embarrassed about your appearance. Ideal patients are in good health and do not smoke.

Dr. Bresnick will consult with you before scheduling the procedure to explain how the surgery can change the size and shape of your breasts and what you can expect in recovery. He will want you to decide based on complete information, have realistic expectations, and be satisfied with the outcome.

What Can I Expect in Recovery After Breast Reduction Surgery?

Most patients find the recovery from the procedure to be easier than they expected. Most women return home later in the day of the procedure to recover. We recommend that you arrange for a trusted adult to drive you home and remain with you for the first day.

To improve your comfort during recovery, we use a long-lasting anesthetic and provide pain medication. We suggest that you rest during the first few days after the procedure.

We frequently see our patients during the recovery process. For the first week, you should plan to have a friend, family member, or a transport service bring you to appointments. After that, you can drive yourself to your appointments. If you have a desk-type job, you should be able to return to work in seven to 10 days. If you have a physically strenuous job, you may need to take several weeks off from work. It is generally safe to resume exercise in four to six weeks.

FAQ’s About Breast Reduction in Los Angeles

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery if you have large, heavy breasts. Ideal patients are in good health and do not smoke.

Our goal is to help you feel as comfortable as possible during the surgery and recovery process. We use various techniques and pain reduction methods to make the procedure more tolerable. We’ll discuss your options for pain control as part of the plan for your surgery. Our reduction mammoplasty patients often find that the procedure makes daily life less painful once they’ve recovered, and they report experiencing less back and neck pain. 

We’ll work with you to determine your ideal breast size. Our goal is to create breasts that are more comfortable and better in proportion to your body. Reduction mammoplasty can significantly reduce breast size.

To effectively reduce your breasts’ size, Dr. Bresnick will need to make several incisions. At first, these incisions will be more noticable, but in time they will fade. Patients report significant improvement in the appearance of their scarring over the first year. The amount of scarring you’ll experience depends on how your body heals. Most patients are delighted with their final breast appearance after reduction mammoplasty.

The breast reduction techniques Dr. Bresnick uses typically maintain nipple sensitivity and the ability to breastfeed.

As one of the top breast surgeons in Los Angeles, Dr. Bresnick offers his patients outstanding results. He is board-certified with more than 25 years of plastic surgery experience. Dr. Bresnick’s friendly demeanor and welcoming staff set our practice apart from the rest.

While breast reduction surgery may have physical benefits — relief from chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain, for example — most medical insurance plans consider it a cosmetic procedure and may not cover it.  We only offer cosmetic reduction at this time, which is not covered by medical insurance.

Your Breast Reduction Virtual Consultation with Dr. Bresnick

In addition to in-person consultations, we now offer live virtual consultation appointments over videochat. Patients can now speak one on one with Dr. Bresnick just as they would in a traditional consultation from their own home. Dr. Bresnick will work with you to determine the best options for you specifically, fill in any gaps in understanding that you may have, and give you plenty of time to speak and ask questions. We invite you to schedule your virtual consultation with Dr. Bresnick today!

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