Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight -from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually large breasts can make a woman -or a teenage girl- feel extremely self-conscious.

Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.

Dr. Barrera always performs this procedure in the hospital. Also, this procedure is covered by most insurance. Please call Dr. Barrera for a consultation if you are considering having this type of surgery.

Click here for a detailed description of your breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) procedure.

Click here for before and after photos of this procedure performed by Dr. Barrera.

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