Breast Reduction in San Diego, California (CA)
It’s not uncommon for women to be unhappy with the size of
their breasts. Breast reduction surgery removes fat, skin, and breast tissue to
help you achieve a smaller, lighter breast that is less cumbersome and more visually
appealing.
How breast reduction surgery is performed
Breast reduction surgery is done under general anesthesia, and involves a combination of liposuction, excision of glandular tissue, and skin removal.Some breast reductions may be accomplished with liposuction only. Your surgeon removes fat from your breasts using a liposuction tool called a cannula, which is a thin tube connected to a medical vacuum. Your surgeon inserts the cannula into your breasts and uses it to break up and suction away fat.
If your breasts are very large and sag significantly then you may also need glandular tissue removed and skin trimmed away to achieve better looking results. Your surgeon will make careful patterns of incisions on your breasts, excise glandular tissue, and remove excess skin. Your nipples and areolas may also be moved higher up on your breasts. The incisions are then closed with stitches.
Recovery
Recovery time depends on the extent of your surgery. Most women can return to work one day after liposuction-only breast reduction. Surgery that involves significant incisions and tissue removal will have more down-time from one to two weeks, and you’ll have to avoid strenuous activity for about one month. Pain, swelling, and bruising should subside after a few days.Costs
The costs of breast reduction surgery vary by the extent of work done, your surgeon, and location. Since your breast reduction surgery can involve multiple procedures, your surgeon and health insurance provider can help with more specific cost information.About Ron Soltero MD FACS Plastic Surgery
Our Office
Located in the prestigious University Town Center a block away from the UTC mall, it is one of the most private, modern and exclusive offices in the La Jolla San Diego area. We specialize in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery in La Jolla.
Starting with Dr. Soltero and his extensive experience in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery procedures our team is geared to offer both a pleasant and extremely professional experience to our patients.
Anesthesia
Dr. Soltero only uses Board Certified Anesthesiologists in his Surgical suite. They have been working with Dr. Soltero for over 20 years and offer the highest standards of Anesthesia care for the Cosmetic patient.
The Operating Theater
Our Operating Room is Certified by AAAASF one of the highest standards of Certification for Outpatient Surgical Facilities. Only surgeons that have privileges to perform procedures at a hospital are allowed to have AAAASF certification of their Surgical facilities. The Division of Plastic Surgery at UCSD uses our facility to perform some of their cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.
Featured Specialist for Breast Reduction in San Diego, CA
Ron Soltero MD FACS Plastic Surgery
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