When breast size begins to affect how you move, dress, and feel in your body, the impact is often both physical and personal. Breast reduction offers a way to restore balance while improving everyday comfort.
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Confidence and Balance With Dr. Cohen
At his Beverly Hills practice, Dr. Robert Cohen, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is known for his work in advanced breast surgery, including complex reductions and revisions. Each procedure is approached with a clear focus on proportion, symmetry, and long-term comfort, ensuring results that feel natural and well-matched to the body. Patients benefit from a highly personalized process shaped by experience and precision. Schedule your consultation today to take the next step.
What Is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction in Beverly Hills, or reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that reduces the size and weight of the breasts while improving their shape and position. Excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin are removed, and the remaining tissue is carefully reshaped.
The procedure is often performed to address both aesthetic concerns and physical symptoms. Reducing excess volume and repositioning the breast on the chest can relieve strain on the neck, shoulders, and back while creating a more proportionate silhouette.
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What are the Common Goals for Breast Reduction?
In this video, Dr. Robert Cohen, board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, explains the most frequent goals women have when pursuing breast reduction surgery. From relieving chronic pain to improving posture and restoring physical confidence, Dr. Cohen discusses how this transformative procedure can help women look, feel, and live healthier.
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Benefits of Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills
- Physical relief: Eases chronic discomfort in the neck, shoulders, and upper back caused by excess weight.
- Improved posture: Reduces forward pull on the spine, allowing for a more natural stance.
- Greater freedom of movement: Makes exercise, travel, and daily activity more manageable.
- Balanced proportions: Creates a breast size that aligns more naturally with your frame.
- Lifted, refined contour: Improves shape while addressing heaviness and sagging.
- Easier clothing fit: Expands options for supportive bras and tailored clothing.
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This patient is a 36-year-old female who presented to my medical office with complaints of breast size larger than desired with severe drooping, which caused back, neck, shoulder pain, bra strap grooves, and difficulty with fitting into clothes and exercising. I felt that patient would benefit fro...
About this patient
The patient is a 41-year-old female who presented to my office with complaints of breasts which were larger than desired. She also had significant back, neck and shoulder pain due to extremely large breasts. I felt a breast reduction would give the patient significant improvement in her back and neck...
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This patient is a 42 year old female who requested a consult at my facility due to problems with oversized breasts. This patient had severe drooping and heaviness of the breasts which caused neck pain, back pain, shoulder discomfort, and difficulty with physical activity...
About this patient
This patient is a 20 year old female who flew in from New Mexico with interest in breast reduction surgery. This patient was suffering from the usual complex of symptoms including back, neck, and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving, and difficulty with exercise due to her heavy breasts. She wished to...
About this patient
This patient is a 23 year old female who flew in from out of state to my practice with interest in breast reduction surgery. This patient had all of the classic symptoms of oversized breasts including neck pain, back pain, bra strap grooving, shoulder discomfort, and difficulty with physical activity...
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction may be appropriate for individuals who experience ongoing discomfort, limited mobility, or dissatisfaction with breast size and proportion. Ideal candidates are in good health, are not actively smoking, and are seeking a result that improves both physical comfort and overall balance.
Why Choose Dr. Cohen for Breast Reduction?
Dr. Cohen is widely regarded for his expertise in aesthetic breast surgery and has performed a high volume of breast procedures throughout his career, including complex reductions. His approach is grounded in precision, consistency, and a deep understanding of breast anatomy. Patients choose his practice for a more individualized experience, where surgical planning, technique, and follow-through are handled with a high level of attention and care.
Your Breast Reduction Consultation
Your consultation is a focused, in-depth evaluation. Dr. Cohen assesses breast composition, skin quality, and body proportions while discussing your goals in detail. This allows for a clear surgical plan that defines the appropriate size, shape, and technique before moving forward.
How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost?
The cost of breast reduction surgery varies depending on the extent of the procedure and individual anatomy. In cases where symptoms are severe, insurance coverage may be available under specific medical criteria. A detailed estimate is provided following your consultation once your surgical plan is finalized.
What to Expect During Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. The surgical technique is selected based on the amount of reduction required and the desired final contour.
During the procedure, excess tissue is removed, the breast is reshaped, and the nipple-areola complex is repositioned to a more natural height. Incision patterns are planned to allow for effective reshaping while supporting long-term structure and contour.
Breast Reduction Beverly Hills - Recovery and Results
Recovery begins with a brief period of rest and limited upper-body activity. Most patients return to a light daily routine within 1 to 2 weeks, with gradual progression toward normal activity over several weeks.
Swelling subsides over time, and the breasts settle into their new shape and position. Patients typically notice early relief from weight and pressure, followed by continued refinement as healing progresses.
Additional Breast Procedures
- Breast lift: Improves breast position and shape when excess weight is not the primary concern.
- Breast augmentation: Enhances breast volume and contour using implants.
- Breast revision surgery: Addresses complications or dissatisfaction from prior breast procedures.
- Mastopexy with fat grafting: Combines lifting with subtle volume enhancement using your own tissue.
- Breast implant removal: Removes implants and reshapes the breast for a more natural contour.
Breast Reduction Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to stay overnight after surgery?
Breast reduction is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, allowing patients to return home the same day with proper support in place.
How long do I need help at home after breast reduction surgery?
Most patients benefit from assistance for the first few days, particularly with lifting, childcare, or daily tasks that involve upper body strain.
Will my bra size be guaranteed after a breast reduction surgery?
Cup size can be estimated, but final sizing varies based on healing, tissue characteristics, and how different brands fit.
Can breast reduction help with bra strap indentations?
Reducing breast weight often relieves the downward pressure that causes shoulder grooves from bra straps.
What type of anesthesia is used?
The breast reduction procedure is performed under general anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety throughout surgery.
Will my breasts feel different after breast reduction surgery?
Some temporary changes in sensation are common, though many patients report a lighter, more comfortable overall feeling.
How long do I need to avoid sleeping on my side?
After a breast reduction surgery, patients are typically advised to sleep on their back for several weeks to support proper healing.
What kind of scars should I expect long term after a breast reduction?
Scars follow the incision pattern used and typically fade over time, becoming less noticeable as healing progresses.
Can I wear underwire bras again after breast reduction surgery?
Underwire bras are usually reintroduced after several weeks, once healing is stable and approved during follow-up visits.
A More Comfortable, Proportionate You
Breast reduction can change how you move through your day, from physical comfort to overall confidence. With Dr. Cohen’s experience and measured approach, patients can expect results that feel balanced, natural, and lasting. Schedule your consultation for breast reduction in Beverly Hills today to begin.