If your large breasts make you feel out of proportion, a breast reduction might help you find balance, both aesthetically and physically.
Dr. Steven Williams at Tri Valley Plastic Surgery serving Oakland offers expert breast reduction results and excellent patient care. Realize the lightness, freedom, relief, and comfort you’ve dreamed of with one of the best breast reductions Oakland has to offer.
Breast reduction surgery is performed as outpatient surgery, which means patients return home the same day of surgery. You will need to have someone drive you to and from surgery, as you will be recovering from anesthesia and unable to drive yourself home following the procedure. All patients need to have a recent mammogram (breast X-ray) before surgery. Also, patients who are interested in breastfeeding may wish to postpone breast reduction until breastfeeding is completed.
Due to the high postoperative complication rates in patients who are smoking or are very obese, preoperative smoking cessation for six weeks and dieting may be recommended. Complications from this procedure are rare but can include slight asymmetry, nipple loss (extremely rare, although smoking increases this risk dramatically), nipple sensation changes or loss of nipple sensation (about a 5% risk), and wound healing problems (including hypertrophic scars if you are prone to developing them). Most patients can resume non-strenuous work in less than one week and resume physical activities after three weeks.
Dr. Williams uses both short scar vertical reduction mammoplasty and the more traditional Wise pattern reduction mammoplasty (anchor scar), depending on each patient's needs. Liposuction can also be used to shape the breast or the sides of the torso to sculpt your shape. During your free consultation, you will develop a plan with our providers to discuss a specific plan to achieve your goals.
Oakland breast surgeon Dr. Steven Williams is a leading Northern California breast reduction and sculpting provider. He and the team of highly skilled medical professionals at Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, have earned a reputation for providing Bay Area patients with outstanding patient care and surgical results. If you are ready to free yourself from the burdens of excess breast tissue and would like to discuss your breast reduction possibilities with Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, please contact our office to schedule your consultation.
How many cup sizes can I expect to lose with a breast reduction?
Can being overweight prevent me from having a breast reduction?
Does a breast reduction include a lift?
Does breast reduction cause weight loss?
Does breast reduction make you appear thinner?
What are breast reduction side effects?
Does insurance cover breast reduction?
While the amount of volume reduced varies between each individual, most patients can expect to go down one to two cup sizes.
Significant excess weight can cause medical problems during and after surgery, so it is necessary to achieve and maintain weight within the normal range before receiving a breast reduction.
In most cases, yes! While breast reduction via liposuction does not include a lift during the procedure, breast reductions involving the removal of a greater volume of tissue do include a lift. With the removal of fat from inside the breast, less skin is needed to contain the breast tissue. Excess skin is removed and the areola is repositioned before all incisions are closed and the breast reduction procedure is complete. This process allows for breasts to not only look and feel smaller, but also to appear perkier, more symmetrical, and more youthful.
Breast reduction does not directly cause weight loss, but many patients experience a dramatic decrease in weight following breast reduction surgery because they feel lighter, their breasts are no longer an impedance, and they are finally able to enjoy being active!
In some cases, breast reduction may make patients appear as though they have lost weight, but this is not always the case. Patients who have breasts that look disproportionately large in comparison to the rest of their body often appear thinner following breast reduction. Patients whose breasts appear more proportionate to their body type may not have the same result.
Breast reduction, like other surgeries, does involve certain risks, like infection, bleeding, and allergic reaction to anesthesia. Following surgery, scarring, bruising, loss of sensation (especially around the nipples), breastfeeding complications, and asymmetry may occur. Dr. Williams will take every precaution to avoid these complications. They will also provide a comprehensive recovery plan to make sure you take the steps necessary to give you the best possible outcome.
Insurance companies require a substantial amount of breast tissue removed before pre-approving payment for breast reduction surgery. The amount of breast tissue that needs to be removed is related to your height, weight, and your insurance plan provisions for breast reduction surgery. We will assist you in determining whether you would qualify for insurance coverage and submit the documentation required by your insurance company. We will also provide you with the cost of breast reduction surgery should your insurance carrier deny approval.
We are leaders in breast enhancement, body sculpting, and facial cosmetic surgery, serving the entire San Francisco Bay area. Whether you live in the Bay Area or are coming in from out of town, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have on your path to your new self. Schedule an intro call with us today to take the first step towards realizing the look you’ve always wanted for yourself.
