SCOTTSDALE & PHOENIX, AZ
Excessively large breasts can cause chronic neck, back, and shoulder discomfort while affecting everyday activities. Breast reduction surgery removes excess tissue and reshapes the breasts to create a more balanced, proportionate figure while improving overall comfort and confidence.
30-45 min
Minimal
Our breast reduction in Scottsdale enables patients to reduce the discomfort and structural problems associated with large breasts. Patients want to have this procedure to improve their daily life and enjoy regular activities without interruption. Breast reduction involves removing excess skin and fat tissue. The result leaves a re-sculpted and balanced figure.
If patients do not want a breast lift, our board-certified Scottsdale plastic surgeon, Dr. Marc Malek, can perform a “scarless” reduction. Excess fat is trimmed, but no reshaping, tightening, or lifting is performed. Patients can still enjoy an improved cosmetic appearance leaving no scars behind.
After the additional skin and fat tissue have been removed, patients will see an improvement in balance and proportion. The discomfort is eliminated and movement is more agile. Before undergoing breast reduction, a consultation is required to evaluate your candidacy for treatment. Your medical history, goals, and body will be examined to determine how this procedure can help you.
Dr. Malek’s breast reduction treatments in Scottsdale can deliver the results you have always looked for. Call our office today to schedule a consultation for your breast reduction in Phoenix and learn whether this procedure is right for you.
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BREAST REDUCTION WITH DR.MALEK
Breast reduction surgery offers both physical and emotional benefits for individuals struggling with overly large breasts. By removing excess breast tissue and reshaping the chest, patients often experience immediate relief from chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. The procedure can also reduce skin irritation beneath the breasts and improve posture. Many find it easier to engage in physical activity and choose clothing more comfortably after surgery. Beyond the physical improvements, breast reduction often leads to a significant boost in confidence, body image, and overall quality of life.
Breast reduction surgery is a custom procedure, with several possible surgical approaches. The traditional method, including a breast lift and reshaping, along with nipple reshaping and relocating, takes several hours to complete. During a traditional breast reduction surgery, Dr. Malek will create three incisions to remove excess tissue and reshape the breast for a youthful look. This type of breast reduction can take from two to five hours to complete.
During a “scarless” breast reduction in Scottsdale, Dr. Malek will create two small incisions and use a small cannula or tube to remove excess tissue, close the incisions, and bandage the breasts. This surgery takes less time to complete, about one to two hours. This advanced technique leaves minimal scarring when surgically reducing breast size.
Both traditional and scarless breast reduction surgeries require anesthesia. However, the recovery from “scarless” breast reduction requires less time.
Breast reduction surgery is a requires some time for healing. After the surgery, you must follow the instructions for aftercare, including caring for bandages and in some cases, drainage tubes. It is advised that you have a friend or family member stay with you for the first few days to help you around the house.
You will need to take one week off from work or other activities to rest and heal. In some cases, two weeks leave from work may be recommended, depending upon the extent of the surgery, or if your work is physically demanding. You must abstain from strenuous activities, such as heavy lifting and physical exercise for six weeks to allow a full recovery.
Our breast reduction in Phoenix may be covered by insurance when it can be established that health issues have occurred as a result of macromastia (large breasts). Many women suffer from backaches, neck aches, rashes, and other health problems as a direct result of overlarge breasts. Our helpful administrative staff can help you get answers about whether your surgery will be covered.
Yes. Many patients benefit from adjacent-area liposuction to contour the outer chest or axillary “bra fat” areas for smoother, more balanced results.
As with any major surgery, there are associated risks, which can be mitigated with proper preparation, aftercare, and meeting Dr. Malek. Risks of breast reduction surgery can include:
Breast reduction surgery will result in some scars, hidden beneath the crease of the breast and around the areola, and possibly vertically down the lower half of the breast. The incision lines will be invisible even in low-cut tops or swimsuits.
Dr. Malek also offers a “scarless” breast reduction, appropriate when a breast lift is not needed to reduce the size of overlarge breasts. If a lift is required to restore the breasts higher on the chest wall, reshaping the breast mound, Dr. Malek and his team are highly-skilled at delicate suturing to create the least noticeable scars possible.
Dr. Marc Malek, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Scottsdale, has been delivering beautiful results to patients from Arizona and beyond for over a decade. He has a reputation for surgical excellence and is often consulted for national publications such as New Beauty. He is the recipient of numerous accolades for achieving genuinely superior results.
If you have been suffering due to large breasts and are looking to relieve back pain and achieve a more proportionate and attractive appearance, please reach out to our team at Dr. Malek’s office to schedule your breast reduction surgery consultation.
PATIENT EDUCATION
A board-certified plastic surgeon has dedicated an average of sixteen years to advanced medical education and training – just the first step in achieving board certification as a plastic surgeon. Once the entire education and residency are completed, to become certified requires a lengthy and comprehensive two-day oral and written examination to evaluate scope of knowledge and understanding, ethical standing, and the physician’s approach to patient health and safety.
Many other medical professionals offer cosmetic procedures, including MDs – who may market their practice as a “cosmetic surgery” practice, but have not undergone the extensive specialty training of a board certified plastic surgeon. If you are planning a cosmetic procedure, qualifications matter – in a big way. You want a result that you love, not a disaster that requires revision surgery. Dr. Malek, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is often called upon to repair poorly performed cosmetic surgeries. Always check for board certification as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon if you are planning a cosmetic procedure.
During training, a plastic surgeon is working full time, and spends about 3,000 hours of hands-on practice under the training and supervision of a senior, certified plastic surgeon who is overseeing all of their work. One indicator of lack of board certification as a plastic surgeon who offers a “cut-rate” deal, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Another indicator is that the medical professional offering cosmetic services who is not a board certified plastic surgeon will not have hospital privileges – almost all hospitals require plastic surgery procedures that are performed at their facility to be board certified reconstructive and plastic surgeons. Board certification is only awarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – no other group or entity with a similar-sounding name.
Surgeons who have completed the required residency for plastic and reconstructive surgery have the experience, knowledge, and surgical techniques to perform the most complex surgical procedures, including: Facelifts, Nose jobs (rhinoplasty), Eyelid surgery, Brow lift, Body lift, Tummy tuck, Arm lift, Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reduction, Breast revision, Breast reconstruction
Unfortunately, there are many medical “boards,” and an MD can present themselves as a “plastic surgeon,” but have not gone through the extensive education and training of an actual board-certified plastic surgeon. You have the right to know the certification of a medical professional who offers a surgical procedure – just ask.Many other medical professionals offer cosmetic procedures, including MDs – who may market their practice as a “cosmetic surgery” practice, but have not undergone the extensive specialty training of a board certified plastic surgeon. If you are planning a cosmetic procedure, qualifications matter – in a big way. You want a result that you love, not a disaster that requires revision surgery. Dr. Malek, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is often called upon to repair poorly performed cosmetic surgeries. Always check for board certification as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon if you are planning a cosmetic procedure.
For a better understanding of the certification of a physician, the basics are as follows:A licensed MD has been educated in some surgical techniques, but not even close to the extent of the training required to achieve board certification as a plastic surgeon.A board-certified cosmetic surgeon is significantly different than a board certified plastic surgeon. Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties does not issue certificates for “cosmetic surgery.” However, an MD is not violating the law by calling him or herself a “cosmetic surgeon.” The question is, does he or she have the experience, knowledge, and advanced techniques that will produce an excellent result?
Dr. Malek is an accomplished plastic surgeon who is known for his artistry and ability to create an aesthetic outcome in advanced cosmetic surgical procedures. He has dedicated his professional career – and years of his life in education and training – to achieving the highest quality possible in plastic surgery for face, breast, and body. You can trust Dr. Malek to focus on health and safety, and to perform your procedure correctly and with utmost attention to detail.
Dr. Sam DeVictor is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve natural-looking, confidence-boosting results through personalized care. Fellowship-trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, he specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facial reconstruction, and facial reanimation. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and patient-first approach, Dr. DeVictor combines advanced surgical techniques with artistic precision to create results that complement each patient's unique facial features and goals. He is committed to delivering exceptional care with the highest standards of safety, compassion, and professionalism throughout every stage of the patient journey
