Breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty is a plastic surgery solution to reduce the size of large, bothersome breasts. Most patients who choose to undergo breast reduction surgery suffer from a number of complaints relating to the size of their breasts such as severe and persisting backache, headache and neck tension and in some cases overly large breasts can also cause breathing problems, chafing under the breast area and poor circulation.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent, has years of experience carrying out breast reduction plastic surgery and will meet patients for a thorough consultation. In his experience, a large number of women who consider breast reduction surgery also complain about the difficulty of finding comfortable underwear as thin straps can dig into the shoulder skin leaving painful indentations. In some cases, breast reduction plastic surgery can also help on a psychological level when achieving a more harmonious frame helps self-confidence issues and general psychological well-being. Men can also be candidates for breast reduction surgery if their breast tissue is enlarged and they wish to reduce it.

How does Beverly Hills Breast Reduction surgery work?

Breast reduction plastic surgery is most often performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes one or more incisions and removes the right amount of excess tissue and skin and often it is important to reduce the size and reposition the nipple. One of the major goals of the operation is to keep normal feeling around the nipple area after surgery.

After the incisions are closed and the surgery is complete a pressure bandage is applied across the breasts. Breast reduction surgery usually takes between 3-5 hours and there is no need for patients to stay in the clinic overnight. After the surgery patients have to wear a sports bra for up to three months and scars from the incisions take anywhere between twelve and eighteen months to fade.

The results of breast reduction plastic surgery are considered permanent but breasts can grow during pregnancy or considerable weight gain. A healthy lifestyle and moderate diet can help maintain results.

Breast reduction plastic surgery involves risks just like any other plastic surgical procedure. There will always be some visible scars but it is individual as to how much these fade over time. Other possible complications include the reduction or loss of feeling in the breasts, unevenly positioned nipples or unevenly shaped breasts. Some women experience problems with breast feeding following a breast reduction surgery, but many are still able to breast feed. This mainly depends on the type of tissue that was removed during the procedure.

For further details about breast reduction plastic surgery contact Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent.

Breast lift or mastopexy is plastic surgery most commonly performed on women who feel that their breasts are sagging or look “tired” and need repositioning on their chest. In young women sagging breasts are usually associated with having large breasts that succumb to the pull of gravity quicker. Pregnancy can also alter the position and elasticity of breasts as do hormonal changes.

Who is suitable for Breast Lift surgery?

One of the common tricks to see if a woman is a likely candidate for a breast lift plastic surgery is to place a pencil under the breast – if it doesn’t fall to the ground a breast lift procedure could be a good plastic surgery solution. Mastopexy is often performed in conjunction with other breast procedures such as breast reduction surgery or breast augmentation. The main goal of the surgery is to reposition the nipple and breast tissue and remove any excess skin while keeping the maximum sensation in the nipple area and surrounding skin.

How does Breast Lift Surgery work?

Breast lift plastic surgery, similarly to other breast plastic surgery procedures, is most commonly performed under general anesthesia. The breast lift procedure usually takes around 3-5 hours. After making an incision the plastic surgeon repositions the nipple and removes any excess skin or underlying tissue as necessary. He can also reduce the size of the breast or position an implant at this point.

After closing up, pressure bandages are placed around the breast area and some patients will require small drains to be placed in the treated area but these will be removed after one or two days. Most Beverly Hills breast lift patients don’t need to stay in hospital overnight and can leave the same day.

The first few days after plastic surgery can be painful but after two to three weeks all stitches are removed and within a few months the recovery process is usually over. As with other breast plastic surgery procedures it is advised to wear a special sports bra for a short while following surgery. The results of breast lift procedures are long lasting but overtime some patients choose to have a touch up procedure.

Complications and risks of a breast lift surgery include infection, scarring and loss of feeling in some parts of the breast skin.

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent is double board certified and has a vast amount of experience at carrying out breast lifts and other forms of plastic surgery on breasts.