Breast Reduction
Are your large breasts getting in the way of your life? It's easy to feel tired, self-conscious, and uncomfortable with neck pain, back pain, and grooves in your shoulders. Dr. Michael Diaz is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery. He performs breast reduction surgery at his Orlando area practice to lift the physical and emotional pain that you know all too well.
Dr. Diaz approaches aesthetic enhancement with compassion and care to reveal each patient's unique natural beauty. To find out how breast reduction surgery can improve your appearance, request a consultation online or call our office in Melbourne, Florida at (321) 951-2639.
Meet Dr. Diaz
Dr. Diaz is a caring surgeon who understands that your wellbeing can be influenced by the way you feel about your appearance.
Your Beautiful Breasts
Our Orlando breast reduction patients enjoy both physical and emotional benefits from this life-changing procedure, which include:
- Reducing large, pendulous breast size while improving breast shape, and nipple size and position
- Improving overall body contour by making your breasts proportional to your body size
- Alleviating back and neck pain caused by excessively heavy breasts
- Eliminating skin irritation, bra-strap indentations, and physical discomfort
Dr. Diaz's goal is to reduce your breast size and improve its appearance to give you a more natural look while improving the physical symptoms you are experiencing. Dr. Diaz will explain in great detail the surgical procedures and techniques available to you.
Elena's Breast Reduction Story
"For many years I suffered from intense back and shoulder pain because of my large breasts. I was a double D cup size and my oversized breasts made it difficult to move around. When I met Dr. Diaz he immediately put me at ease. His kindness, compassion and understanding gave me the confidence I needed. I had my surgery and during my recovery I couldn't believe his tender bedside manners. I wasn't the easiest patient to deal with and yet he was so patient. He truly changed my life! I'm happier, healthier and love my new breasts. My only regret is that I didn't have the procedure done sooner."
What to Expect
Breast reduction surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure. The surgery on average lasts 3 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia.
The surgical technique depends on how much breast tissue needs to be removed and how much extra skin is present. The most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision that encircles the areola, extends downward, and follows the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. In certain cases, techniques with less scarring can be employed, and will be used if possible. To reshape the breast, Dr. Diaz will remove the excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin, and he will also move the nipple and areola into their new position. In some cases, liposuction may be used to remove excess fat from the armpit area.
Your Recovery
After your breast reduction surgery, you will be given a surgical bra to wear. You may feel some discomfort for a couple of days. Dr. Diaz will prescribe medication to lessen any discomfort you may experience. Some patients report immediate relief of their back pain and increased nipple sensation. You will continue to wear the surgical bra around the clock for several weeks until the swelling and bruising subside.
You can expect to be up and around in a couple of days. However, you probably should plan to be off work for about a week. You should avoid lifting or pushing heaving objects for about a month. In a month's time you should be able to resume all your normal activities.
