Breast Reduction

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Unwanted, excessively large breasts affect every aspect of your life. Not only are bras and clothes that fit difficult to find, your health might be impeded by neck and back pain, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Exercise and physical activities are also severely limited by large, pendulous breasts. Most importantly, your self image and self esteem are probably affected by your appearance.

Dr. Schafer's refinements to Breast Reduction surgery offer superior results. From the specialized use of Liposculpture techniques, to the granule size incision which does not require any stitches, and use of safer alternative anesthesia, your surgical experience and recovery will be incomparable and efficient.

Dr. Schafer may be reached in his San Diego office at this toll free number 800-810-5449 to answer your questions about breast reduction or to schedule your consultation appointment.

Breast Reduction at a glance:

Breast Reduction Procedures:

• Procedure includes Liposculpture of the breasts combining laser and tumescent techniques
  • Removes 30% - 50% of the breasts' volume
• Micro instruments called cannulas are used to remove fatty tissue
  • Incision is only the size of a grain of rice
  • No stitches, so scar is almost invisible

Breast Reduction Recovery:

• We use a safer alternative to general anesthesia which aides in an easier and quicker recovery
• Rapid Recovery Method decreases bruising so patient can return to work earlier
  • Weekend Recovery - Procedure on Friday, go back to work on Monday
  • Return to light exercise within days
• Compression vest worn for a minimum of 4 days

Breast Reduction Risks:

• Because of the small incision, risk of infection and excessive bleeding is significantly reduced though a diminished risk still exists.
• Reaction to anesthesia may cause limited nausea.