Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammaplasty, removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to make the breasts smaller and reshape them. It can lessen back, neck, and shoulder discomfort, bra-strap grooves, skin irritation, and activity limits related to heavy breasts. Breast reduction is one of several cosmetic procedures available at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery.
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA, the practice serves people throughout Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and the Coachella Valley. Maria Lombardo, DO, FACOS, is a board-certified general surgeon and a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Her cosmetic surgery fellowship included breast and body procedures.
What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction involves removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, then reshaping the remaining breast tissue. Surgeons often reposition the nipple and areola higher on the breast and can make the areola smaller when appropriate. The aim is a smaller breast size with improved proportion and less physical strain.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?
You may consider breast reduction when breast size interferes with exercise, clothing, comfort, or daily activities. Other reasons include persistent neck, back, or shoulder pain, irritation beneath the breasts, or deep grooves from bra straps.
Your health, breast development, smoking status, weight stability, future pregnancy plans, and expectations all matter when considering surgery. Dr. Lombardo generally prefers breast reduction candidates to be at least 18, although individual circumstances can differ.
What Happens During Breast Reduction Surgery?
Dr. Lombardo performs breast reduction under general anesthesia. Incisions can extend around the areola, vertically down the lower breast, and along the crease. She then removes excess tissue, reshapes the breast, and repositions the nipple and areola.
Scars are permanent, though they’ll usually fade with time. Their placement and length depend on the surgical technique and degree of reduction.
Before And After Breast Reduction
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What Is Recovery Like After Breast Reduction?
Swelling, bruising, soreness, and tightness are expected initially. You’ll typically wear a surgical or support bra during healing. Dr. Lombardo advises planning for at least one week away from work and limiting lifting and strenuous activity during early recovery.
Your breast shape continues to settle as swelling decreases, so the early appearance isn’t the final result. Follow Dr. Lombardo’s incision-care, support-bra, activity, and follow-up instructions.
Why Choose Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery for Breast Reduction in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Lombardo completed a general surgery residency followed by a cosmetic surgery fellowship that included breast surgery. She is a board-certified general surgeon, a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and has practiced medicine in the Palm Springs area since 2008.
Breast reduction planning at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery considers your symptoms, anatomy, desired size, and expectations. Dr. Lombardo can explain the incision pattern she recommends, how much reduction is reasonable for your body, and the tradeoffs involving scars, sensation, and future breastfeeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss Breast Reduction With Dr. Lombardo
Smaller breasts can make movement, clothing, and physical activity more comfortable when breast size has been causing problems.
To learn what surgery could involve for you, contact us at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery in Rancho Mirage, CA, serving Palm Springs and Palm Desert, or call 760-610-8990.
