Breast Reduction
Many women struggle with macromastia (overly large breasts) that impact their quality of life. Breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty, removes the excess breast tissue and elevates the bust for a proportionate body shape. Dr. Georgina Nichols offers breast reduction in Sacramento and has helped women achieve beautiful results with her compassionate and tailored approach to breast surgery.
Your Breast Reduction with Dr. Nichols
Large breasts often cause painful symptoms and prevent women from enjoying specific clothing and activities. Breast reduction with Dr. Nichols removes glandular and fatty tissue as well as excess skin from the breasts to form a smaller shape. Dr. Nichols may recommend the procedure if you have back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin chafing, and other issues caused by macromastia.
Is Breast Reduction with Dr. Nichols Right for You?
Candidates for breast reduction must be in good physical health, nonsmokers, bothered by large breasts, and have realistic expectations for their results. Breast reduction is often considered medically necessary when large breasts affect your overall wellbeing.
The disproportionate breast size may cause physical and emotional issues, such as muscle or joint pain from the extra weight, hunched posture, skin rashes, uncomfortable bra strap indentations, skin infections, and embarrassing pendulous breasts. Women with macromastia can’t enjoy running or other activities because of the discomfort the movement causes. While reduction mammoplasty is typically performed to alleviate symptoms associated with large breasts, women may pursue breast reduction as a cosmetic procedure if they want a smaller breast size but don’t struggle with the above symptoms.
Dr. Nichols can determine if breast reduction is right for you during your consultation at The Plastic Surgery Center. She will evaluate your breasts, discuss your medical history and goals for your body and recommend the best surgical approach to achieve a breast size that’s more proportionate to your figure.
Breast Reduction Options with Dr. Nichols
Reduction mammoplasty involves various incisions and techniques to remove excess fat, skin, and glandular tissues.
The surgical technique recommended by Dr. Nichols depends on your anatomy, skin quality, personal preferences, breast composition, and the amount of reduction needed. Breast reduction typically involves one of three incision types to remove excess tissue and elevate sagging breasts, including:
- A circular incision pattern around the areola shaped like a donut (two circles)
- A keyhole-shaped pattern with incisions around the areola and down in a vertical line to the breast crease (inframammary fold) like the shape of a lollipop
- An inverted T or anchor-shaped incision with circular incisions around the areola, a vertical incision down to the crease, and a third horizontal incision along the inframammary fold
Once Dr. Nichols has access to the tissues, she may reduce the size of the areola and nipple by removing skin from the perimeter. The nipple stays connected to the original nerve and blood supply. She then removes tissues and lifts and shapes the breast. Women with severe breast drooping or pendulous breasts may need their nipples transplanted to a higher position on the breasts; this is called a free nipple graft.
The incisions are closed around the smaller breast with layered sutures in the tissues to support the new breast shape. Results are immediately noticeable, and bras and swimwear can conceal the incision lines.
Why Choose Dr. Nichols at The Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Georgina Nichols is known for her excellent bedside manner and dedication to providing patients with beautiful results. Her feminine touch and aesthetic eye make her the ideal plastic surgeon for breast reduction and other plastic surgeries. She has published numerous articles in academic journals and presented at industry conferences. Dr. Nichols believes patient education is paramount for a successful outcome. She takes the time to get to know each patient and their cosmetic concerns during consultations.
Schedule a Breast Reduction Consultation with Dr. Nichols
If you struggle with large breasts, schedule a breast reduction consultation with Dr. Nichols at The Plastic Surgery Center. Contact our Sacramento, California, office at (916) 929-1833.
