Breast Reduction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, CA
A Breast Reduction is an operation designed to reduce the size of the breasts and alleviate its associated symptoms. There are numerous procedures that can be used to accomplish a breast reduction. The appropriate operation for each individual is determined during the consultation with one of Dr. Matlock’s hand-selected plastic surgery partners.
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Breast Reduction Explained
Large breasts can be a problem for many patients, causing them neck, shoulder and back pain. It can also make normal activities uncomfortable to perform. In addition, some patients with large breasts feel very self conscious when wearing certain types of clothing.
A Breast Reduction is an operation designed to reduce the size of the breasts and alleviate associated symptoms that have a negative impact on a patient’s quality of life.
Another benefit of Breast Reduction surgery is that breasts are lifted into a higher position and the size of the areolas (the darker pigmented area of the nipple) can be reduced. There are numerous procedures that can be used to accomplish breast reduction, and the appropriate operation for each individual is determined during the consultation.
FAQ
What can I Expect during my surgery?
Surgery Center
Dr. Matlock’s state-of-the-art surgery center is located right next door. The surgery center measures 5000 ft.² and has three operating rooms, a six-bed recovery area, and three pre-op rooms.
Anesthesia
Patients can choose from the following choices for anesthesia: local, local with IV sedation, twilight, or general. 98% of patients request general anesthesia. This decision is between the patient and the anesthesiologists. The anesthesiologist will call the patient the day before the procedure to answer all questions concerning anesthesia care.
Pre-Op
In the pre-op room, you will be prepped by the operating room RN and anesthesiologists. We will then use a surgical marker on the skin to delineate exactly what is to be done during the Breast Lift procedure.
Can you describe the technique used for the Breast reduction procedure?
There are numerous breast reduction techniques, and the appropriate technique can only be determined after a thorough consultation. In general, the operation will be more complex as the size of the breast increases.
Liposuction
Liposuction can be performed for those patients that would benefit from a modest reduction, who have breasts composed primarily of fat, and who are not as concerned about the position of the breasts on the chest wall. The breasts may appear more “saggy” if liposuction is used.
Incisions
For larger breast reductions, incisions will be needed to remove breast tissue. The incisions may be around the nipple, along the vertical part of the lower half of the breast, along the horizontal fold of the lower breast where it meets the chest wall, or a combination of all three.
