Los Angeles Breast Reduction
People seek a Los Angeles breast reduction for many reasons. Many women have breasts that simply do not match their body. They are too large, and thus can make someone look heavier than they really are. This may lead to drooping and symptoms such as neck or back pain or headaches. Many people who are considering Los Angeles plastic surgery are doing so because they want to see how plastic surgery can help them with a breast reduction procedure.
Breast reduction surgery is a large procedure and does require some time for recovery. You should be healthy overall. You should have a mammogram before the procedure. If necessary, you should see your general doctor before undergoing this plastic surgery procedure. The most common method of reducing the breasts involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola. Another runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. The third incision follows the natural curve of the breast crease.
After the plastic surgeon has removed excess breast tissue, fat and skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in large breasts usually has been stretched, also is reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Liposuction may be used to improve the contour under the arm. This combination of procedures results in a smaller breast overall, and also one that has an improved position and shape.
Breast reduction can be performed at any age, but plastic surgeons usually recommend waiting until breast development has stopped. Each person is different in terms of their body, goals, and reactions to surgery. Each person is different in terms of their body, goals, and reactions to surgery. Childbirth and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. It is certainly the case, however, that many women decide to have breast reduction surgery or in fact many kinds of breast surgery before having children and feel that they can address any subsequent changes later. If you plan to breast-feed in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
For women who are good candidates a breast reduction in Los Angeles offers real hope for improvement not only in appearance, but also in overall lifestyle. Studies have shown that breast reduction surgery has one of the highest satisfaction rates of all plastic surgery procedures.