San Francisco Breast Reduction | Bay Area Reduction Mammaplasty

If your breasts are causing you discomfort and pain because they are too large, then you might opt for a breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty. Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS, in the San Francisco East Bay Area community of Walnut Creek, offers years of experience and an excellent reputation with San Francisco Breast Reduction procedures.

Our San Francisco Breast Reduction Specialist is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Surgery (ABS). In addition, he is an active member of numerous local, state, national and international cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery organizations, such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), and the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

If you have large breasts that you would like to reduce in size, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Mele, can meet with you to discuss your options, so you may learn if this procedure is right for you.

You may be a good candidate for a breast reduction if you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Are limited to certain activities due to large breasts
  • Are experiencing physical pain and discomfort due to large breasts
  • Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Are not intending to breastfeed in the future
  • Are in good physical and psychological health
  • Have realistic expectations

How is breast reduction surgery performed?

This procedure is typically performed for physical relief rather than cosmetic reasons. During breast reduction surgery, San Francisco Breast Enhancement expert, Dr. Mele, will use either the anchor-incision, or another appropriate incision on the breast. He will remove the excess breast tissue and redundant skin. and then tighten up the remaining skin with a breast lift, forming a youthful, perky and smaller, newly-shaped breast. As a result, your breasts will feel lighter and firmer. Upper back and lower eck pain relief is usually immediate. View before and after breast reduction photos to see some of Dr. Mele's beautiful patient outcomes.

If you are interested in undergoing a breast reduction, call our friendly office at (925) 943-6352 to schedule your initial consultation with San Francisco Breast Reduction professional Dr. Joseph Mele. If you prefer, you may also fill out our contact form.