Breast Reduction San Diego, CA

Table of Contents Breast Reduction - Patient Testimonial and Review Video What is Breast Reduction? The Remarkable Benefits of Breast Reduction What is a Breast Reduction with a Lift and Nipple Reduction? Breast Reduction Recovery 5 Tips for Your Breast Reduction Recovery How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost? Breast Reduction FAQ Why Choose Ranch & Coast for a Breast Reduction? Additional Reading and References

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What is Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction in San Diego surgery can be one of the most satisfying surgeries plastic surgeons perform on patients. Many patients with huge breasts suffer from neck pain, back pain, bra strap cuts, and intertriginous rashes making them very uncomfortable. Historically, most breast reduction procedures are prone to bottoming out and lacking superior pole fullness. To address this problem, the Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery doctors perform a superior medial pedicle type breast reduction developed in Brazil that allows further removal of inferior pole breast tissue, resulting in less bottoming out. Most Del Mar patients are up and about within one to two days after surgery.

The Remarkable Benefits of Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is a procedure where the volume of the breasts is minimized to relieve the pain and discomfort caused by huge breasts. While the procedure can reduce pain, it can also provide several emotional and aesthetic benefits. Huge breasts or macromastia affects over one million women in the United States, according to a 2005 article from WebMD.

Breasts that are too large for a woman’s body can cause many psychological, medical, and physical issues. As a result, many women opt for breast reduction. Breast reduction patients are among the happiest of all plastic surgery patients due to both their improved quality of life, as well as their improved self-image.

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What is a Breast Reduction with a Lift and Nipple Reduction?

A lift and nipple reduction are often part of breast reduction surgery, and you can even opt for breast implants to preserve the shape and perkiness of your breasts. Our doctor's goal is to create smaller, more aesthetically pleasing breasts that balance well with your natural curves and meet your goals. As such, the doctor will reshape your breasts as necessary to meet your particular needs.

Breast Reduction Recovery

Breast reduction surgery is an outpatient procedure that takes only a few hours to complete. At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in San Diego, we will keep you in recovery for several hours to ensure it is safe for you to go home. Your breasts will likely be compressed, and a tube will be inserted to drain excess fluid. Patients report discomfort and pain once the anesthesia wears off, which lasts for a few weeks after surgery and can be managed through oral pain relievers.

The recovery process depends significantly on the patient and her needs, and our surgeons will discuss what you can expect specifically during your consultation. Breast reduction in San Diego is a personal journey, and Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery will support you every step—even during the decision-making process. Our doctors are board-certified in plastic surgery and are guaranteed to spend plenty of time in consultation with you, ensuring you have all the necessary information to make the correct decision.

5 Tips for Your Breast Reduction Recovery

After your breast reduction procedure, there are certain things you can do to ensure that your body heals properly and that you achieve optimal results. During your breast reduction recovery, you should:

Maintain a Healthy Diet - Eating plenty of nutritious foods during your breast reduction recovery will ensure your body has what it needs to heal properly. Try to eat lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Get Plenty of Rest - Your body requires lots of rest to recover smoothly from cosmetic surgery. Resting regularly is especially important during the first week of your recovery.

Take Light Walks Regularly - As soon as you feel up to it, you should start taking light walks around your home periodically. This will keep your blood flowing and accelerate your wound healing during breast reduction recovery.

Stay Hydrated - Make sure to drink plenty of water while recovering from breast reduction. This will help prevent infections and keep your recovery moving swiftly.

Follow All of Dr. Chasan’s Instructions - Dr. Chasan has helped numerous patients recover from their breast reduction and knows how to optimize the process. During your recovery, be sure to closely follow his instructions and contact him immediately if you encounter any complications.

How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost?

Breast reduction patients in San Diego can reach out to our office to schedule a consultation to discuss their personal needs and estimated procedure costs. Due to the variability of cases, some breast reductions are priced higher depending on the level of surgical complexity.

Breast Reduction FAQ

Can I Breastfeed After Breast Reduction Surgery?

While it is best to have a breast reduction once you are finished having children, the surgeons’ specific techniques minimize the risks of losing feeling and blood flow to the nipples, preserving your ability to breastfeed after a reduction. In addition to the breastfeeding consideration, there is another reason to wait until you are done having children to undergo a breast reduction: pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the size and shape of the breasts. This means the beautiful breast reduction results may be undone by further childbearing.

Will Breast Reduction Leave Scars?

Ranch & Coast plastic surgeons perform most breast reductions using a superior pedicle approach, which minimizes scarring and reduces the chance of your breast bottoming out (drooping of the bottom part of the breast). To reduce your breasts, there are several incision options. Most frequently, the surgeon will make an incision around the areola that extends down to the bottom of the breasts. This incision may extend horizontally along the inframammary fold for more extensive breast reduction procedures. Following breast reduction, you will have scars, but the surgeons’s technique and years of experience produce faint and small scars that continue to fade over time.

Why Choose Ranch & Coast for a Breast Reduction?

Regarding breast reduction in San Diego, our doctors are among the most qualified surgeons available. Specializing in aesthetic procedures of the face, body, and breast, Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery possesses a particular skill in complex breast reduction procedures. Our doctors have years of experience in performing plastic surgery with successful outcomes. Patients are drawn to our friendly, professional, and highly trained office staff and the comfortable environment of Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery in San Diego. When you come to Ranch & Coast, your comfort and results are the top priority.

Additional Reading and References

Springer Nature: Using Prosthesis in Breast Reduction

WebMD: Is Breast Reduction Right for You?

American Society of Plastic Surgeons: New Statistics Reveal the Shape of Plastic Surgery