You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame
• Heavy, pendulous breast with nipple and areolas that point downward
• One breast is much larger than the other
• Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
• Skin irritation beneath your breasts
• Indentations in your shoulders from tight bra straps
• Restriction of physical activity due to the size and weight of your breasts

Most women that elect to have breast reduction surgery in San Francisco report significant relief from the typical aches and pains associated with over-sized breasts in their shoulders, neck and back.  In addition, large breasts can distort a woman’s posture, and make breathing more difficult.

In psychological terms, ungainly stares and rude comments can make these women self-conscious and prone to low self-esteem. Not only are there significant physical improvements, but mental ones, too

Before surgery, many women are either unable to participate in physical activity or tend to shy away from sports or activities that make them feel uncomfortable. After the surgery however, many women find that the ability to exercise has profound effects on both their mental and physical well being. In addition, many women find new confidence in their ability to wear clothes they wouldn’t have been able to without the surgery.

While the goal of breast reduction surgery is to reduce the volume and weight of the breast, maintaining the shape is an important part of the process. A consultation with board certified plastic surgeon, Dr Shahin Javaheri, is a great option if you are thinking of having the surgery. At the consultation, Dr. Javaheri will educate you about breast reduction surgery, answer any questions you have, as well as discuss your goals and expectations.  To schedule your appointment, call his friendly staff today at 415.923.3800

Board Certified San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Shahin Javaheri specializes in a variety of different Breast enhancement procedures including Breast Augmentation using breast silicon or saline implants, as well as Breast Lifts, Breast Reconstruction and Breast Reduction.

Typically, most women considering breast augmentation who meet with Dr. Javaheri at his San Francisco or Berkeley plastic surgery clinic are looking to:

1. Enhance the size and shape of their Breasts

2. Restore breast volume following pregnancy

3. Restore breast volume after weight loss

4. Achieve better symmetry of disproportionate breast size or shape

5. Improve appearance of breast that may be disfigured due to trauma, heredity or congenital abnormalities.

If one or more of these points describe you, consider setting up a consultation with board certified San Francisco plastic surgeon, Dr Shahin Javaheri. The consultation will give Dr. Javaheri a chance to learn about your objectives, as well as educate you about the surgery, your options, and answer any questions you may have in order to make the best decision regarding breast augmentation surgery. 

Those that would most benefit from abdominoplasty are those that have experienced massive weight loss, women who have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin through multiple pregnancies beyond the point it can return to normal naturally, and men that that a fat deposit or loose abdominal skin around their abdomen that has not responded to more traditional weight loss methods.

How is a Tummy Tuck Performed?

In most cases, your doctor will make one long incision from hipbone to hipbone just above your pubic area, and a second in order to free your navel from the surrounding tissue. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall up to the ribs revealing the vertical muscles in your abdomen. The next step is tightening these muscles by pulling them close together and stitching them into their new position. The result is a firmer abdominal wall and narrower waistline.

From here, excess skin is stretched back down, before being removed.  Next, a new hole is cut for your navel and then stitched into place. Finally, your incisions will be stitched, surgical dressings will be applied, and a tube will likely be inserted in order to drain excess fluid from the surgical.

The Tummy Tuck procedure is performed under general anesthetic, and typically takes between two to five hours depending on the extent of the surgery. Usually, it is performed on an outpatient basis, but in some situation, you may be required to stay at the hospital overnight.

You can learn more about whether a tummy tuck procedure is for you by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Javaheri at either the San Francisco or Berkeley location. 

It can be used in place of implants.  In fact, in many cases, it is superior to implants.  The breast is not always a perfect shape where the simple placement of implants will yield a “perfect” breast!  The implant’s shape is generally the same, with minor differences; therefore, it can’t always create the best shape possible for the breast.  Fat grafting allows the skilled surgeon to place the fat in the exact location to improve the shape and enhance the breast appropriately. 

Fat grafting is a technique that is very surgeon dependent.  That is, it is very skill oriented.  This is not a skill shared by all San Francisco plastic surgeons.  As it stands, the current survival of fat varies from 20-40% loss!  This means that between 20-40% of the fat is lost following grafting.  The reasons vary, but the surgical skill improves this result. 

The procedure is generally limited to placing a certain amount of fat at one time.  This is so that the fat can have the best chance of surviving and to prevent possible skin complications of the breast.  If need be, the fat can be saved for a second procedure in 2-3 months following the original procedure.

Practically any patient is a good candidate for fat grafting, even one’s who have had breast removal following mastectomy for breast cancer.  Another group of patient’s are those with certain congenital deformities of the breast that implants simply can’t always help are those who have “tubular” breast deformities.  For these patient’s fat grafting is the best and only alternative.

A great feature of fat grafting of the breast is that the patient also has liposuction at the same time!  So the patient has the equivalent of having two operations in one!

Many patients who have an abdominoplasty are ones who are part of the “mommy make-over” group!  These are women who, following pregnancies, have lost the original shape of their bellies.  Sometimes it is just that their abdominal muscles have spread apart causing their internal organs to press outward.  Sometimes, they have “excess” skin and fat that bulges forward, or downward, causing an unwanted look.  In any case, the best treatment is usually an abdominoplasty to remove the excess skin, and the bringing together the abdominal muscles to tighten the abdomen. 

Done properly, the abdomen should provide an appropriate contouring of the abdomen.  Often, liposuction is combined to improve the shape even more.

Abdominoplasty is a safe procedure and frequently is performed in an outpatient setting.  For the select group of “mommy make-over” patients, breast enhancement is also combined.  This means a breast lift (“mastopexy”), or breast augmentation or breast implants, to provide fullness to the breast that is also lost following pregnancy.

Interested in learning more? Call Advanced Aesthetic today at 415.923.3800 or submit our simple contact form at the top right of this page

Double Board Certified both in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology, Dr Shahin Javaheri is an expert in the field of plastic surgery as he combines innovative surgical expertise with an artistic approach to achieving beautiful, natural and youthful looking results. Dr Javaheri offers a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery options to help improve your appearance and combat the signs of aging.

Surgeries are performed in an accredited, state-of-the-art surgery center that meets all the latest safety standards and features the most advanced technology. Surgeries are also performed at Alta Bates Hospital (Berkeley), California Pacific Medical Center CPMC (San Francisco) and St Mary’s Medical Center (San Francisco.

Our goal is to provide superior results and an outstanding commitment to patient care, all with a personal approach for which Dr Javaheri is known to provide.

More About Dr.Javaheri

Dr. Javaheri provides a range of plastic and reconstructive surgical options for patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. To schedule an appointment, please call 415.923.3800. We look forward to talking with you soon!

 Breast Procedures

• Breast Augmentation
• Fat Transfer to the Breasts: Natural Breast Enhancement
• Breast Reconstruction
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Asymmetry
• Nipple Reconstruction, Reduction, and correction of Inverted nipples

Body Procedures

• Body Lift
• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction
• Liposculpture
• Fat Transfer for Buttock Enhancement (Brazilian Butt Lift)
• Arm Lift
• Thigh Lift
• “Mommy-Make-over” Procedure

Body Implants

• Biceps, Triceps, Pectoral implants
• Buttock Implants
• Calf Implants

Reconstructive Procedures

• Abdominoplasty Scar Revision
• Scar Revision
• Reconstruction after Skin Cancer