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At Southwest Breast & Aesthetics, we understand that overly large breasts can be more than just a physical burden – they can affect your comfort, confidence, and quality of life. Our Phoenix plastic surgeons combine technical expertise with genuine compassion to deliver personalized breast reduction results that align with your unique needs and goals.
Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty, is a transformative plastic surgery procedure designed to remove excess breast tissue and skin. By reducing overall volume and sculpting youthful and natural-looking breast contours, breast reduction offers both functional and aesthetic benefits to support your active and confident life.
At Southwest Breast & Aesthetics, we recognize that each woman's reasons for seeking breast reduction are unique. Whether you are struggling with physical discomfort, seeking improved proportions, or aiming to boost your self-confidence, our expert team is here to help you achieve a confident and comfortable body image.
Choosing to have breast reduction surgery is a personal decision. Women living with very large breasts may pursue reduction mammoplasty for various reasons. They might experience physical discomfort, such as back, shoulder or neck pain, poor posture, or skin irritation and chafing.
Large breasts can also affect posture and make it difficult to perform physical activities. For some women, their breast size can lead to self-consciousness or challenges with clothing options. At our practice in Phoenix breast reduction also addresses upper pole deficiency with fat grafting, autologous augmentation, or implant. Liposuction of the tissue around the breast can also enhance the appearance of the breasts.
Living with overly large breasts can impact every area of life, from causing physical discomfort to impacting your emotional well-being. Anyone experiencing discomfort due to their breast shape and size may benefit from breast reduction surgery. To be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery, you should be in good overall health and at a stable weight. Having realistic expectations about the surgery's outcome is also important.
Additionally, it's recommended to be a non-smoker or willing to quit before and after the procedure to promote proper healing. During your consultation for a breast reduction Phoenix plastic surgeons at Southwest Breast & Aesthetics will assess your individual situation and detailed medical history to determine if breast reduction is a good choice for you. Take the first step towards a more comfortable, confident you. Schedule your breast reduction consultation today, and let's begin your transformative journey together.
The results of breast reduction surgery can be transformative, offering improved physical comfort, helping you participate in a wider range of activities, and enhancing your appearance and self-assurance in your own body.
Achieving more proportionate breasts can alleviate back, neck, and shoulder pain, reduce skin irritation and bra strap indentations, and improve posture and breathing. Reduction mammoplasty also has cosmetic benefits, providing a more proportionate breast size and enhancing breast shape and position on the chest. You may find it easier to exercise and participate in physical activities that caused discomfort in the past. Clothing often fits better, allowing you to wear more styles. Many women also experience less unwanted attention and better confidence in social settings.
Consultation and Planning: Our approach to breast reduction surgery is as unique as you are. Your plastic surgeon will take the time to understand all your concerns, review your medical history, gain a clear understanding of how much breast tissue you would like to reduce, and help you visualize the results of surgery. This is your opportunity to ask questions and feel truly heard.
We emphasize a well-informed process, ensuring you play a central role in planning your procedure and understand what to expect before, during, and after your breast reduction surgery. Your surgeon will create a customized surgical plan, including the ideal amount of excess tissue to remove (including skin, fatty tissue, and glandular tissue), the most appropriate surgical techniques, and any goals for repositioning the nipple and areola complex.
Procedure: During the procedure for a breast reduction Phoenix patients will comfortably be asleep under general anesthesia. The most common incision technique is an anchor incision, running around the circumference of the areola, vertically down to the bottom of the breast, and horizontally along the breast crease underneath the breast. Depending on the size of your breasts, a more limited incision may be adequate to remove the excess breast tissue. Fat, autologous augmentation, or implants will be placed to enhance cleavage and upper pole.
Your surgeon will then remove excess skin and glandular tissue, carefully reshaping the breasts to achieve a shapely contour. The nipple and areola may be repositioned to a higher, more natural location. The incisions are then closed with sutures. Our plastic surgeons utilize advanced methods to minimize scarring. Most patients return home on the same day of their surgery with a friend or family member to drive them and assist them during early recovery.
Most women can return to work within 1-2 weeks after their breast reduction surgery, with a gradual return to various activities over the next few weeks. More strenuous activities like exercise and heavy lifting are resumed around the 4-6-week mark.
The initial recovery period will involve some discomfort, swelling, and bruising. Your Phoenix plastic surgeon will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including pain management strategies to keep you comfortable, including wearing a surgical bra to support support the healing tissues. We'll schedule follow-up visit make-up appointments to monitor your healing and address any concerns. Your plastic surgeon will be available to answer any questions or concerns, ensuring a well-supported recovery process.
While you will see an immediate change in your breast size and shape, your final results will continue to refine themselves over the next few weeks and months. Phoenix breast reduction patients tend to be very happy with their results and often wonder why they did have breast reduction surgery sooner.
You can expect significant improvements in your physical comfort and may find it easier to participate in more activities, promoting a more healthy, active lifestyle. Our surgeons blend surgical skill with an eye for artistry and harmony to sculpt aesthetically pleasing breast contours that enhance all of your proportions. Many women experience boosted self-esteem and an overall sense of well-being as a result.
