- Dr. Macias has performed + 5,000 breast surgeries
- Performed + 2,400 Breast Lift/ Reductions
- Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Breast Reduction Los Angeles, CA
Introduction
Reduce Breast Size for more comfort
If you are one of the countless women with very large breasts causing pain, chronic discomfort, or physical limitations, or if they are contributing to a diminished quality of life, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Our breast reduction can address these concerns by removing extra weight from the chest and creating a lighter, more balanced figure. Dr. Luis Macias is dedicated to delivering a seamless treatment experience that yields a more feminine and attractive physique. Dr. Macias has performed over 5,000 breast surgeries, including more than 2,400 procedures focused on lifting or reducing the breasts.
What is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is a common procedure that can help many women feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. If you are dissatisfied with the size of your chest, a breast reduction procedure can create a more balanced figure suited to your body frame.
Women with overly large breasts often complain of physical discomfort or pain. Pendulous breasts can place a significant physical and emotional burden on a woman’s daily life. Breast reduction surgery reshapes a woman’s breasts to create a lighter, more balanced contour while relieving chronic discomfort.
During a breast reduction in Marina del Rey, Dr. Macias can:
- Reduce the size of your breasts
- Address a drooping appearance
- Restore your ability to exercise and wear tight clothing with ease
- Relieve back and neck pain
Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), is a procedure that addresses enlarged male breasts. While there are various causes for this condition, it is most often the result of a hormone imbalance (too much estrogen and not enough testosterone). In some cases, the gynecomastia is so severe that the patient develops a drooping breast envelope, meaning that a breast lift will also be needed.
Breast Reduction Basic Facts
Surgery Time: 2–4 hours, depending on the extent of the procedure and whether it’s combined with other surgeries, such as a lift.
Anesthesia: Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. If your surgical plan includes additional procedures, such as a breast lift or liposuction, the same anesthesia allows Dr. Macias to complete your personalized treatment safely during a single operation.
Price: Starting at about $20,000. Depending on your individual policy, breast size, body mass index, and documented symptoms, breast reduction surgery may be covered by medical insurance when it is considered medically necessary. Our team will review your options during your consultation.
Recovery: Your initial recovery may take between 1 and 2 weeks. Most patients return to work and light activity in 2–3 weeks, with strenuous exercise and heavy lifting typically resumed after 4–6 weeks.
Results: Breast reduction results are considered permanent, though natural changes from aging, weight fluctuations, or pregnancy can affect long-term outcomes. Most patients notice an immediate difference in size and shape, with final results, including full scar maturation, typically visible after 3–6 months.
What Are the Benefits of Breast Reduction?
Performed with expertise and precision by Dr. Macias in the Los Angeles area, the benefits of breast reduction surgery include the following:
- Enhances balance, comfort, and ease of movement
- Creates a more youthful appearance with breast contours that are balanced with your body size
- Can significantly improve physical comfort by relieving irritation, chafing, and chronic pain
- Reduces chronic pain associated with excessively large breasts
- Can improve self-confidence and self-esteem
- Expands options for clothing, swimwear, and lingerie
- Long-lasting natural results
Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction?
For breast reduction, women commonly seek treatment because large, heavy breasts can interfere with comfort, exercise, clothing options, and overall quality of life. Ideal candidates are in good general health, do not smoke, and are ready to achieve a lighter, more proportionate figure. For many women, this life-changing procedure provides meaningful relief from physical discomfort while improving overall confidence.
This surgery may be an excellent option if you:
- Struggle with back and neck pain or chronic shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts
- Can’t maintain an active lifestyle or exercise properly without discomfort
- Experience shoulder indentations from bra straps and skin irritation in the breast area
- Have excess skin or loose skin beneath the breasts, causing chafing
- Feel self-conscious about the appearance of your chest
- Are typically best evaluated once breast development is complete, usually at age 18 or older
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of surgery
If you wish to learn more, contact Dr. Macias today and schedule a breast reduction consultation for arguably one of the best breast reductions Marina del Rey has to offer.
How to Begin Your Breast Reduction Journey
Your treatment journey begins with an initial consultation with Dr. Macias and his surgical team in a comfortable, relaxed environment where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your goals and ask questions. During this visit, he’ll answer your questions, discuss your goals, perform a physical examination, review your medical history, and provide the patient education needed to determine whether breast reduction surgery is the right procedure for you.
Dr. Macias understands that every patient possesses a unique body and cosmetic desires. As such, he will tailor your breast reduction procedure completely to meet your needs. During your initial consultation at our Marina del Rey office, he will talk to you about:
- Your breast size
- The type of breast reduction he recommends
- Your expected recovery period and results
- Personalized cost estimates for breast reduction
How Do I Prepare for My Breast Reduction?
Your treatment journey begins with an initial consultation with Dr. Macias and his surgical team in a comfortable, relaxed environment where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your goals and ask questions. During this visit, he’ll answer your questions, discuss your goals, perform a physical examination, review your medical history, and provide the patient education needed to determine whether breast reduction surgery is the right procedure for you.
Dr. Macias understands that every patient possesses a unique body and cosmetic desires. As such, he will tailor your breast reduction procedure completely to meet your needs. During your initial consultation at our Marina del Rey office, he will talk to you about:
- Your breast size
- The type of breast reduction he recommends
- Your expected recovery period and results
- Personalized cost estimates for breast reduction
What to Expect on the Day of Breast Reduction Surgery
To begin your breast reduction in Marina del Rey, our team will administer general anesthesia to ensure your comfort and safety. From there, Dr. Macias will perform breast reduction using the incision pattern best suited to your anatomy. The location options include:
- Anchor: The traditional anchor shape involves incisions around the areola, down the front of the breast, and along the breast crease.
- Vertical: The vertical breast reduction uses the lollipop incision technique, with incisions around the areola and down the front of the breast.
- Peri-areolar: The smallest option, this incision is made around the areola and is only appropriate for women who need to remove a limited amount of excess tissue.
Dr. Macias can perform breast reduction by removing excess tissue and excess fat through the opening, reshaping the breast, and repositioning the nipple-areola complex. If necessary, he will also remove excess skin as needed. Once your lighter breasts have been sculpted, he will close the incisions with sutures.
Breast Reduction Recovery
Recovery following breast reduction surgery typically begins with several days of rest. Swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort gradually improve during the first few weeks, and dissolvable sutures eliminate the need for suture removal.
Most patients return to light daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks, while avoiding strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
As swelling continues to resolve and the breasts settle into their new shape, your final outcome becomes increasingly apparent over the following several months.
Combining Your Breast Reduction with Other Procedures
Dr. Macias frequently combines breast reduction surgery with complementary breast and body procedures to create balanced, natural-looking results. Addressing multiple concerns in a single surgical plan often yields more comprehensive rejuvenation while allowing for a single recovery period.
Many women benefit from combining a breast reduction with a breast lift to improve both comfort and breast position. While breast reduction removes excess breast tissue to relieve pain and create a lighter breast size, a breast lift reshapes the remaining tissue and repositions the nipples to create a firmer, more youthful breast contour. Because a lift is commonly incorporated into breast reduction surgery, Dr. Macias customizes each procedure to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
Liposuction can be combined with breast reduction to improve overall body proportions by reducing stubborn fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, or arms. Combining procedures creates a more harmonious silhouette while allowing patients to recover from both treatments at the same time.
For patients who have experienced pregnancy, significant weight loss, or weight gain, combining a tummy tuck with breast reduction can restore better body proportions from the chest to the abdomen. While breast reduction relieves discomfort from overly large breasts, a tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and tightens weakened muscles to achieve a flatter, firmer midsection.
A Mommy Makeover often includes breast reduction when pregnancy and breastfeeding have left the breasts heavy, stretched, or uncomfortable. Combined with procedures such as a tummy tuck and liposuction, breast reduction can help restore a lighter, more balanced figure while requiring only one recovery period.
6 Tips for a Smooth Breast Reduction Recovery
- Wear your surgical bra exactly as directed to support healing and help reduce swelling.
- Sleep on your back with your upper body elevated during the first few weeks.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting until Dr. Macias clears you to resume activity.
- Keep your incisions clean and follow all wound care instructions carefully.
- Stay hydrated, eat a nutritious, protein-rich diet, and avoid smoking throughout recovery.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments so Dr. Macias can monitor your healing and recovery.
How Much Does Breast Reduction Cost in Los Angeles, CA?
The cost of performing breast reduction surgery in Marina del Rey and Los Angeles depends on each patient, but most breast procedures will start at about $20,000. Schedule your consultation with Aesthetic MdR to determine the exact cost. Your insurance provider, subject to your individual policy terms, breast size, and body mass index, may cover breast reduction surgery. We encourage you to check your insurance coverage prior to your appointment.
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Why Choose Dr. Macias?
Dr. Luis Macias is an internationally renowned, highly trained, double-board-certified plastic surgeon located in Marina del Rey. When performing breast reduction surgery for his patients, he focuses on achieving the individual’s specific aesthetic vision and correcting any chronic discomfort while shaping a light, firm, and more proportionate chest.
Dr. Macias is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), and the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
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Schedule Your Breast Reduction Consultation
If you’re considering breast reduction, Dr. Macias invites you to schedule a private consultation at Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey. Patients travel from throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and the surrounding communities for his personalized approach to breast reduction surgery. During your consultation, you’ll discuss your symptoms, aesthetic goals, and treatment options before receiving a customized surgical plan designed specifically for your anatomy and lifestyle.