Breast Reduction Beverly Hills
Reduction mammaplasty, commonly known as breast reduction, is a surgical procedure in which tissue, fat, and skin is removed from the breast, decreasing the size of the breast. The procedure may be done to reduce back strain, to improve the proportion of the breast to the rest of the body, or to correct a number of complications from overly large breasts.
During breast reduction surgery, Dr. Vallecillos will make incisions in the breast, remove the necessary tissue (this process may include the use of liposuction to remove fatty deposits), and reposition the areola and nipple.
Procedure Walk-Through
- Preparation: To prepare for breast reduction, patients are asked to cease the use of all blood-thinning drugs (including aspirin, herbs, vitamins) for two weeks before surgery. If you smoke, you should quit for at least the two weeks before and after your operation. If you are over the age of 45, you will need to obtain medical clearance by an independent physician before undergoing surgery.Dr. Vallecillos may also require that you undergo a mammogram before the procedure, as well as after healing is complete. Typically, the breasts are also photographed and measured before and after the operation, to qualify results.
- Anesthesia: You will receive general anesthesia before undergoing breast reduction.
- Depending on your particular circumstances, Dr. Vallecillos may choose one of several options for incision patterns:
Around the areola
Keyhole shape around the areola and down to the bottom of the breast
Anchor shape around the areola and vertically up the breast
Through this incision, Dr. Vallecillos will be able to access the interior breast tissue to remove excess tissue and fat (this process may involve the use of liposuction), reposition the areola and nipple, excise and re-drape the skin, and finally close the incisions.
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