Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a procedure that reduces the size of the breasts and reshapes them to alleviate any discomfort and balance your body proportions. Large breasts can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain, and this can also impact your ability to perform daily tasks. Breast reduction has helped many women improve their proportions and increase their physical and emotional comfort. In 2023, specialists performed more than 76,000 breast reduction procedures, showcasing a widespread acceptance and desire for this procedure. (1)
If the size of your breasts is a regular source of physical discomfort or embarrassment, you may be able to achieve life-changing results with a personalized breast reduction.
Dr. Sean Younai is a board-certified surgeon who has helped many patients improve their quality of life. By considering your unique goals, he will make a customized plan based on your unique anatomy. Dr. Younai’s extensive expertise and commitment to safety and advanced techniques have helped thousands of patients achieve their goals, positioning him as one of the leading and most trusted surgeons in Southern California.
Contact our office online or call our Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations at (310) 275-1971 to begin exploring your breast reduction options.
About Breast Reduction
A breast reduction procedure removes the glandular and fatty tissue from the breasts to reshape them and create a smaller breast mound. Large breasts can make participating in exercise difficult, can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain, affect your posture, and create uncomfortable rashes along the inframammary crease. Patients also regularly experience drooping skin and difficulty selecting fitting clothing options. If you are experiencing any of these, you may want to consider undergoing breast reduction.
With breast reduction, Dr. Younai will remove excess breast tissue to decrease the overall breast size. He will also borrow techniques from a breast lift (mastopexy) procedure to raise the breasts and tighten the underlying muscles, helping them to sit higher on the chest and ensuring that results are long-lasting. Additionally, each procedure is personalized to a patient’s unique circumstances, allowing Dr. Younai to effectively address their unique goals and alleviate their symptoms.
Breast Reduction vs. Breast Lift
Dr. Younai can also combine your procedure with a breast lift. While a breast reduction reshapes the breast mounds to make them smaller, a breast lift removes excess skin and lifts them for a rejuvenated appearance. During the procedure, Dr. Younai makes thin incisions along the natural curves of your skin to make corrections with natural-looking results.
Benefits
There are several benefits to breast reduction, including:
- Improved posture: Reducing the size of the breasts can facilitate a stronger, straighter posture.
- Easier exercise: Decreasing heavy breasts can make movement and exercise easier.
- Balanced proportions: Reduction will balance your proportions, accentuate your curves, and address asymmetry for a smoother look.
- Minimal scarring: Dr. Younai’s advanced techniques focus on making small incisions along the natural curves of your breasts to minimize their visibility.
- Fewer rashes: Reducing the size of the breasts can help you reduce rashes along the lower breast crease.
- Reduced discomfort: The upper chest is not an ergonomically healthy place to carry excess weight, so a breast reduction will help to alleviate pain by decreasing breast size.
- Minimal downtime: You can return to your normal activities after 1-2 weeks.
- Long-lasting results: If you maintain a stable weight, you can enjoy long-lasting results.
Candidates
Women with enlarged breasts that are a regular source of discomfort or embarrassment can see transformative results through reduction. Prospective patients should be at or near an ideal goal weight and ideally be finished with planning their family, as weight fluctuations and pregnancy can alter the results of the reduction. Women experiencing neck, back, or shoulder pain or who have difficulty completing daily tasks or exercise due to breast size are highly recommended to explore breast reduciton. Candidates should be in good overall health without any conditions that could affect their ability to heal. Additionally, they should keep realistic expectations about what can be achieved with this procedure.
During your consultation, Dr. Younai will assess your circumstances, anatomy, and goals to further determine your eligibility for breast reduction.
Consultation
Your breast reduction journey begins with a personal consultation. During this meeting, Dr. Younai will ask about your medical history, the symptoms you experience due to your breast size, your reduction and appearance goals, and more. He will also perform a physical exam to determine the most effective treatment plan for your aesthetic goals. With this information, he will create a treatment plan tailored to your unique breast concerns that will deliver your goals with beautiful, natural-looking results.
Schedule your consultation today to begin exploring your breast reduction possibilities. If you have any further questions, please call our Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations at (310) 275-1971.
Preparation
Dr. Younai will provide you with important preparation instructions. Following them will ensure a smooth procedure with optimal results. You may be required to stop taking medications and supplements that thin the blood. You should also stop smoking for several weeks before and after your procedure, since nicotine can affect your ability to heal.
You should arrange for a trusted adult to drive you home, and we recommend that you run errands ahead of time, including filling any necessary prescriptions preemptively. We also advise creating a comfortable space in your home to recover in.
Procedure
On the day of your appointment, you should arrive with clean skin and wear comfortable clothing. We will cleanse your skin and administer anesthesia to begin your procedure.
Dr. Younai will mark your skin and make incisions along the natural curves of your breasts. The incision you receive will depend on your underlying anatomy and aesthetic goals.
He will remove the excess tissue to reshape the breast mounds and remove excess skin. If you receive a breast lift, he will remove excess skin and lift the breast mounds to accentuate your curves. He may also reposition the nipple to ensure a balanced, symmetrical appearance.
Recovery
After the procedure, you will return to one of our recovery rooms, and our team will monitor you until you wake up. It is common to experience temporary swelling, bruising, and/or mild discomfort for a week afterward. You can take medications and/or use a cold compress to alleviate any discomfort. Most patients can return to desk work after 7-10 days, but you may need to take more time off if you have a physically demanding job. Most patients can resume strenuous exercise after approximately 2 weeks. Dr. Younai will monitor your progress during your follow-up appointments.
Results
After breast reduction, you can enjoy an improvement in your breast size, contributing to a more balanced and proportionate figure. Many patients find that their self-esteem and their ability to participate in exercise improve after the procedure. Reduced neck, back, and shoulder pain, as well as reduced embarrassment, contribute directly to a higher quality of life among breast reduction patients.
Additional Body Contouring Procedures
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure that sculpts the body by removing excess fat for a smoother, leaner appearance. During a liposuction procedure, Dr. Younai will make a small incision and administer tumescent fluid to the fat, causing it to swell for easier removal. He will remove it with gentle suction that preserves the surrounding tissue. Removing excess fat can balance your proportions and improve your muscle definition.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that removes excess abdominal skin for a slimmer and more youthful-looking midsection. We can make a thin incision along the underwear line to tighten the skin and remove excess tissue. Thousands of patients have improved their appearance with tummy tucks and achieved beautiful, life-changing results.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a collection of body contouring procedures that address changes to your appearance after pregnancy. Dr. Younai can enhance the appearance of the breasts and abdomen during a single appointment, significantly reducing the downtime you have to face.
Cost of Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills
The cost of your breast reduction will depend on your personal goals and the scale of your procedure. During your consultation, Dr. Younai will provide you with an all-inclusive price quote. Our practice offers financing options to help make treatments more accessible, and some breast reductions may be covered by insurance, especially if your primary care physician deems it medically necessary.
Contact our office online or call our Beverly Hills or West Hollywood locations at (310) 275-1971 to begin exploring your breast reduction options.
FAQ
Can I breastfeed after breast reduction?
This depends on your treatment plan, and we generally recommend waiting to undergo breast reduction if you plan to breastfeed or become pregnant.
Will I have a change in nipple sensation after breast reduction?
Some patients experience temporary changes to their nipple sensation, which should resolve after 1-2 weeks.
Will I have scars after breast reduction?
We take care to make incisions along the natural curves of your skin to hide scar visibility. Over time, the incisions will fade into the skin.
Can I combine breast reduction with other procedures to improve my appearance?
Yes, many patients choose to customize breast reduction with a breast lift to address excess droopy skin. We can discuss the most effective treatment plan for your aesthetic goals and body type.
Will I need more than one breast reduction?
You can achieve your aesthetic goals with a single procedure; however, if you experience changes to your skin over time, we can perform a touch-up procedure to help you maintain your results.
How long will the results of breast reduction last?
Breast reduction can last for several years if you take good care of your body and maintain a stable weight.
Will insurance cover my breast reduction?
If your breast reduction is medically necessary, your insurance will likely cover the procedure. We can help you navigate insurance coverage and financing options during your consultation.
References
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
- Sadiq KO, Ruiz Cota P, Creamer R, Mahedia M, Dobke MK. Reduction mammaplasty relieves depression in women with macromastia: A systematic review. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2024;99:502-505. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2024.10.011
- Sachs D, Szymanski KD. Breast Reduction. PubMed. Published 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28723003/