Breast Reduction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, CA
Abnormally large breasts can create social, functional, and physical concerns for women.
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About Breast Reduction
Learn more about how our breast reduction in Northern California can help you feel comfortable and confident.
Furthermore, uneven and very large breasts can lead to self-confidence issues and overall embarrassment, as well as aches and pains. Dr. Francisco Canales, Dr. Heather Furnas, and Dr. Culbertson are plastic surgeons in Northern California treating patients in Sonoma and Marin County get back their confidence and feel more comfortable through surgical reduction of the breasts. This aesthetic surgery at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa removes excess breast fat and skin, as well as unhealthy tissue to redefine and reshape the breasts to a more compatible size. Breast reduction surgery also reshapes the size of the nipples/areolas and moves them so they are in proportion with the new size. In most situations, a breast lift can be also be implemented to produce a more taut and younger-looking appearance.
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If you are challenged with excessively large breasts that create obstacles in your everyday life, a breast reduction may be what you need to get the figure you wish for. Breast reduction is helpful for women who experience physical symptoms or find it difficult to live a fulfilled and active life because of the weight of their breasts. If you also deal with consistent skin problems , like redness along the bra line, excessive sweating of the breasts, as well as back or neck pain, breast reduction surgery can ameliorate these medical conditions. It’s crucial that patients are close to a normal weight and choose a trained plastic surgeon, like Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson, who listens to their desired outcome and has the aptitude to create a pleasing and natural appearance.
How It Works
Surgical Technique
Discover the techniques we use to help our clients find relief with a breast reduction in Northern California.
Surgical breast reduction is an outpatient process and is conducted with the patient under general anesthesia. The timing of surgery depends on several factors, including the complexity of the incision, the general reduction technique, and finally, how much reduction is required. The areola and nipple area repositioning is also a factor. For most patients, liposuction is necessary for fat and tissue elimination to reduce the breast size. During the private consultation, all of these aspects are addressed with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson. Scarring is also scrupulously examined and talked through as it is likely to occur. However, surgical skill and advanced techniques have led to a noticeable reduction in the visibility of scarring. Based on the intricacy of the size and overall reduction, either an inverted-T or a straight line (vertical) incision will be incorporated. Breast fat and tissue will then be removed, and the existing skin and tissue will be pulled tight and secured.
What to Expect
Here’s what to expect when you undergo our breast reduction in Northern California.
After the Treatment
Once surgery has been completed, you will be monitored closely in our comfortable recovery facility and then discharged home to begin the healing process. A small, tube-like draining device is usually inserted near the incision area to reduce bleeding and swelling. A compression bra will be put in place for a few days that will boost blood circulation to the breasts during the immediate recovery.
Results
In a month or so, the breasts will position themselves and settle, and the post-surgery effects will diminish. The vast majority of patients at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa say they feel lighter, relieved, and more reassured. Following surgical breast reduction, you can enjoy the clothes you could not wear before and feel enthusiastic with your new shape. Keep in mind, it is important to maintain a healthy body weight so the outcomes are not affected in a negative way.
FAQ
How much does breast reduction surgery cost?
Your cost for breast reduction surgery can be reviewed with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson in your consultation. Typically breast reduction costs vary with the complexity of the operation. This price includes facility fees, anesthesia, and more. When they have met with you and created your treatment plan, it is easier to calculate exact costs. Reduction surgery usually leads to a dramatic improvement in all aspects of life, which is why our staff will help you find low-interest financing to make your treatment easier to afford.
Will my nipples be moved?
Usually, the nipples and areola will be moved up to a central position during breast reduction surgery. The vast majority of patients retain nipple sensation. If a very large amount of tissue and skin needs to be removed, your nipple-areola may be cut out and moved. Our plastic surgeons will select an incision technique so the nipple and areola are easy to move higher. It’s also possible to perform an areolar reduction to reduce the size of the areolas. Your options will be explained in your consultation before our plastic surgeons help you choose the best plan to meet your goals.
Can my breasts regrow after surgery?
Following reduction surgery, your breasts will be smaller . However dramatic weight increases could lead to regrowth of the breasts. This is why it is better to be at a healthy weight prior to your surgery that you can easily maintain. In your consultation, we will discuss the best ways to prepare for your reduction and what you can do after to help make sure your results last.
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Smaller breast, Laser Size
Attain the breast shape and size you dream about by scheduling a surgical breast augmentation with a lift at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa. Our plastic surgeons will help you create a personalized procedure plan that meets your needs and cosmetic goals so you can see beautiful, natural-looking results. By addressing the size, shape, position, and skin of your breasts, your surgical augmentation and lift can lead to a younger appearance. Make a consultation with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson at our Santa Rosa, California office to find out more information about your options for breast surgery.