Breast Reductions Can Take a Burden off of Your... Shoulders

The topic of plastic surgery usually makes people think of a breast augmentation (unfortunately, they might also think of unnatural looking implants). We Know Beauty is hoping to dispel both of those myths through openly discussing other popular procedures that might differ from this expectation. The Beverly Hills plastic surgery office often performs two operations that seem contrary to the augmentation, which are breast lifts and breast reductions.

A breast lift operation is performed when a woman wants perkier breasts and feel that hers are currently sagging or deflated-looking. It results in a look that women have described as much more youthful. In some cases, the breast lift might be combined with a small saline, silicone, or gummy bear breast implant in order to help fill in lost volume. This has the effect of making the breasts look fuller when there isn't sufficient tissue. It's grown into a popular procedure; according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of breast lift procedures increased 70% from 2000 to 2013, which they say outpaces breast implant surgeries two-to-one.

A breast reduction, on the other hand, is when a patient has full breasts that are painful and/or too large for her frame. During the procedure, extra breast fat, tissue, and skin are removed, creating a much more proportional (and often perkier) bust line. It's sometimes covered by insurance, as overly large breasts can cause back pain, skin issues, and other problems.


At the end of the day, all breast procedures are meant to make a woman feel confident and secure in her own body. The team at We Know Beauty believes that proportion and aesthetics should be an ultimate goal in every procedure, whether it's a breast operation or a facelift in Beverly Hills. Give us a call to learn more about our breast lift and reduction procedures.