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Female breast reduction can be performed by a number of different procedures. Newport Beach plastic surgeon, Joseph T Cruise, MD, uses the “Short Scar Breast Reduction” procedure. Although the Short Scar is more technically difficult than other procedures, it also leaves the patient with less scarring and creates greater breast volume and cleavage.
Joseph T Cruise, MD believes that a breast reduction is a cosmetic procedure that doesn’t just make breasts smaller, but should create more shapeliness and an overall artistic, sexy result.
Joseph T Cruise, MD’s Short Scar Breast Reduction Procedure leaves the shortest, most minimal scar possible; however, patients should be prepared to accept that there will be scarring on their breasts after the surgery. The scar will circle the nipple, with a thin line down to the fold under the breast. Rarely, women with significant reductions may have a thin scar line under the fold of the breast as well. The scar begins as red, but fades within the first year. Many breast reduction patients find that lighter, perkier, less cumbersome breasts are a fair trade for these scars, which are easily covered up by bras and swimsuit tops. See Joseph T Cruise, MD’s gallery of before and after breast reduction pictures for examples of the scarring some of his patients have experienced.
Definition
A breast reduction is the surgical removal of excess breast tissue for the purpose of decreasing size, and in many cases, to improve the overall shape. It is common for a breast reduction to be combined with a breast lift and/or augmentation with implants for long-lasting results.
Surgery Information
Anesthesia - General
Facility - Accredited outpatient facility
Recovery - 7-10 days
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Female Breast Reduction
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Downtime - 7-10 days
Breast reduction is often times combined with a lift and/or augmentation.
Many of Joseph T Cruise, MD’s patients find that the benefits of breast reduction are physical, mental, and cosmetic. Women report that after surgery they feel proud of their breasts, rather than burdened by them, and that they are more comfortable and satisfied with their appearance.
Some of the benefits patients report after breast reduction include:
Large breasts can be a significant handicap for some women. Their weight makes it very difficult to carry them around and prevents many women from doing things they want.
Large breasts cause neck and back pain, rashes, and a myriad of medical problems. In addition, they can cause significant psychological effects. A body part that is supposed to be sexy and feminine instead causes the women with them to see them as no more than a burden. I feel very strongly that something should be done so that women who have health problems because of large breasts do not suffer.
In my practice, breast reductions are as much cosmetic as they are reconstructive. There is no question that excess breast weight is the primary cause of physical problems, but if a woman’s breast reduction is done in a cosmetically pleasing way she benefits both physically and psychologically. This is why I perform breast reductions using similar procedures to breast lifts except with reverse effects.
Although more technically demanding, my technique of removing significant amount of tissue achieves sexy, feminine breasts with more projection and cleavage than the standard breast reduction.
Although as one of the top breast reduction plastic surgeons in Orange County, Joseph T Cruise, MD minimizes potential complications with all procedures, some women experience asymmetrical breasts after the surgery. All women experience some amount of natural breast asymmetry, and no surgery can make breasts perfectly identical.
One potential complication is inadequate breast reduction, or over-reduction that makes breasts too small. Joseph T Cruise, MD meets with each patient before surgery to consult with her and find out the results she wants. His experience in both cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery allows him to make a woman’s breasts as small as she wants without compromising blood supply and the safety of her breast tissue. He will explain to you the techniques that will help you achieve the breast size and shape that’s right for your body size.
All women experience some degree of scarring after a breast reduction surgery. The scar fades over time, but will never completely disappear. Joseph T Cruise, MD can discuss with you some products and approaches to help minimize the appearance of the scar, as well as how to treat the scar during the healing process to prevent infection, which causes worse scarring.
Some women report that after their breast reduction they experienced a temporary loss of sensation in the nipple, but it returned over time. Other women experience a permanent decrease of nipple sensation. Women who are thinking about having children after a breast reduction surgery may want to consider that breast feeding may be more difficult, or impossible, after the procedure.
Contour irregularities occur in some cases, and women may choose to undergo an additional procedure to achieve their desired results. Other complications to consider include risks similar to any medical operation, including problems with the healing process, or fluid or blood collection.
Joseph T Cruise, MD works only with Orange County board certified anesthesiologists to make sure all patients have the best cosmetic surgery anesthesia possible.
The anesthesiologist will discuss with you what type of anesthesia is best for you. He or she will take into consideration your medical history, the specific plastic surgery procedure, and your personal wishes. Normally, general anesthesia is required when performing breast reduction to make sure the patient is completely comfortable throughout the procedure.
After the Breast Reduction Surgery
The procedure itself will take approximately 3-4 hours.
ITEMS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY
1. Arnica – available at Joseph T Cruise, MD’s office – this product may decrease bruising, or help it disappear sooner.
Dr. Joseph T. Cruise is one of Southern California's most sought-after breast reduction surgeons. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cruise offers the latest techniques and technologies to ensure a positive experience and long-lasting results.
He is one of the only plastic surgeons in the greater Orange County area to perform the short scar breast reduction, an advanced technique that draws many women from all over the country.
When Joseph T Cruise, MD meets with patients in his Orange County office to discuss their breast reduction and other cosmetic surgery, they often already know whether they are a good candidate for the procedure. Women who are plagued by the problems caused by large breasts – including back and neck pain, trouble breathing, and ill-filling clothing – often want to know whether a breast reduction or a breast lift will ease their trouble.
During the consultation and physical exam Joseph T Cruise, MD discusses the patient’s desired results and reviews the cosmetic surgery approach that will give her the look she wants. The breast reduction procedure involves removing breast tissue in addition to reshaping and lifting the breast, which not only results in smaller, more comfortable breasts, but also in breasts that are perkier and more youthful. So while the results of breast lift and breast reduction are often very similar, a breast reduction is often more than simply cosmetic, and can result in significant improvement of medical conditions as well. Joseph T Cruise, MD recommends discussing your options with your insurance company for pre-approval prior to the surgery.
Some of the problems patients who need a breast reduction experience:
Joseph T Cruise, MD feels that patients who experience these problems and are looking to alleviate the trouble caused by large breasts are ideal candidates to meet with him and discuss their options for female breast reduction.
Post surgical complications are rare and are often easily solved by Joseph T Cruise, MD if you notify us. Call us if you experience any of the following:
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In addition, call us if you have continuous discharge from the incision line, if one of the breasts appears significantly larger and is more tender, if your pain increases instead of decreasing after 5 days, or if your breasts become red.
Some people with sedentary jobs return to work 1 week after their breast reduction surgery. If your job, however, requires aggressive arm movements it may take as long as 4 weeks before you can return to work. Most people choose to recover for 2 weeks before returning to work.
The results of breast reduction surgery vary from one patient to another, and Joseph T Cruise, MD has worked with a variety of patients over the years and achieved the best results possible for them all.
Cosmetic surgery procedures can change more than just your appearance – they can change your life. As a top plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, Joseph T Cruise, MD provides his patients all this information, as well as a full gallery of before and after female breast reduction pictures, so patients can know reasonably what to expect. A consultation in his Orange County office can answer any remaining questions you have about whether or not a breast reduction surgery is right for you.
Female patients who come to Cruise Plastic Surgery interested in breast reduction often ask the same question: “How much does the breast reduction cost?”
While financial concerns are certainly important when considering plastic surgery, the investment in yourself will pay you back more than you could expect over time. Reduced health problems, more comfortable and pleasing body proportions, and overall greater satisfaction with appearance are some of the benefits that patients report after a breast reduction. Dr. Joseph T. Cruise of Orange County believes that when results produce the effect of making a person’s life generally better, they are worth any cost.
A plastic surgeon without the most extensive training and experience performing a delicate, highly technical surgery such as breast reduction will not be able to provide his patients with the best results. Often, the difference between costs of breast reduction from various cosmetic surgeons can be seen in the difference between their results. To view some of the best, most high-quality breast reduction results, browse Joseph T Cruise, MD’s gallery of before and after breast reduction photos.
On average, the cost for breast reduction can range between $13,800 and $15,700.
This price range includes standard fees for surgical equipment and facilities, fees for the surgeon and anesthesiologist, and costs associated with post-surgery follow-up care. At your pre-surgery consultation with Joseph T Cruise, MD in our Orange County office, you will have a chance to discuss the specifics of your procedure and receive a more personalized estimate for the cost of your breast reduction surgery.
Find out more about breast reduction financing options available through Cruise Plastic Surgery.
