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.
Duration
30-45 min
Downtime
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.
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
The cost of a breast reduction depends on your individual treatment plan, including the surgical approach that suits you. Your surgeon and our team will review the cost of your plan with you at your consultation. Financing options are available to help you plan for your procedure.
Breast reduction may be covered by insurance when it can be established that health issues have occurred as a result of large breasts. These can include backaches, neck aches, rashes, and other health problems caused by overly large breasts. Our administrative staff can help you get answers about whether your surgery will be covered.
A traditional breast reduction, which includes a breast lift and reshaping, can take from two to five hours to complete. A "scarless" breast reduction takes less time, about one to two hours. How long your surgery takes depends on the approach your surgeon recommends and the extent of your reduction.
Breast reduction is a major surgery, and like any major surgery it carries risks. These can include infection, bleeding and blood clots, fluid accumulation, visible scarring, loss of sensation in the breasts or nipples that may return or may be permanent, and issues with breastfeeding. Proper preparation and aftercare can help reduce these risks, and your surgeon will review them with you at your consultation.
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to create a smaller, more balanced shape. In a traditional breast reduction, your surgeon makes three incisions, removes the excess tissue, and lifts and reshapes the breast, including reshaping and repositioning the nipple. A "scarless" reduction uses two small incisions and a small cannula to remove excess tissue without lifting or reshaping, and it leaves minimal scarring.
You will need about one week off from work or other activities to rest and heal, and you should avoid strenuous activities such as heavy lifting and exercise for six weeks to allow a full recovery. Two weeks off may be recommended if your surgery is more extensive or your work is physically demanding. Recovery from a "scarless" breast reduction requires less time.
