Breast Reduction West Palm Beach & Jupiter
The problem of heavy breasts that are too large for your frame can cause physical and emotional discomfort. In addition, aesthetic and medical issues can significantly affect your quality of life. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Cooper offers breast reduction surgery for women who seek to look and feel their best, fit into fashionable clothing, and reduce or resolve shoulder, back, and neck pain.
What Is Breast Reduction?
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with Dr. Cooper’s experience and skill, breast reduction results in improved size, shape, position, and symmetry of the breasts. He accomplishes this correction by removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, while making every attempt to create minimal scarring and preserve nipple sensation.
Top Reasons for Considering Breast Reduction Surgery
Women seeking breast reductions typically experience one or more of the following conditions:
- Breasts that are disproportionate to the rest of their body
- Back, neck, or shoulder pain caused by heavy, pendulous breasts
- Painful bra strap grooves and chafing
- Inability to participate in sports or other physical activities
- Self-consciousness because of unwanted attention
Your Customized Breast Reduction Procedure
During your consultation, Dr. Cooper will evaluate your physical characteristics and customize a surgical plan to create your desired results. The incisions used for your procedure depend on the surgical techniques Dr. Cooper believes are necessary to improve your breast shape and alleviate any discomfort you may be experiencing. During your consultation, Dr. Cooper will recommend one of these two patterns and explain why he feels it is the best choice for your case.
Dr. Cooper uses two incision patterns to perform breast reduction.
Inverted T
This pattern is the most commonly used for this procedure and is often the best choice for women with overly generous breasts. Dr. Cooper makes incisions around the areolar borders, followed by vertical incisions on the underside of each breast. He creates a third horizontal incision near the crease where the breasts attach to the chest.
Vertical Incision
The “lollipop” incision is similar to the inverted T, but without the horizontal incisions. It is appropriate for patients whose breasts require only a moderate reduction.
Jason Cooper, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Trust your results to Dr. Jason Cooper, a board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience and a top 1% facelift and neck lift practice in the U.S. Known for his natural aesthetic and meticulous approach, he delivers safe, personalized results using the latest advanced techniques.
Breast Reduction Benefits
There is a reason Dr. Cooper has earned a reputation as one of South Florida’s premier plastic surgeons – the consistently beautiful results only a specialist with his experience and training can deliver.
Why Dr. Jason Cooper?
Dr. Jason Cooper is a well-established, highly experienced, American Board of Plastic Surgery–certified plastic surgeon with extensive expertise in plastic surgery of the face and breast. Dr. Cooper’s facelift and neck lift surgical volume is consistently in the top 1% of all plastic surgeons in the United States. His detail-oriented, results-driven philosophy and natural aesthetic lead to surgical outcomes that are natural, predictable, and safe. In addition to his extensive training in the Harvard Plastic Surgery program, Dr. Cooper remains at the forefront of the field and incorporates best practices and the newest techniques being developed in plastic surgery around the world.
Dr. Cooper has developed a practice philosophy based on nearly 20 years of experience, centered on highly selective patient qualification and an individualized, detail-oriented surgical plan and process to achieve the best possible outcomes and patient experience. Dr. Cooper limits the number of patients he operates on in a day and maintains a highly disciplined lifestyle to ensure he is always performing at his best for his patients.
Dr. Cooper is a Stuart, Florida native and attended the University of Miami School of Medicine before completing the Combined Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program, one of the most prestigious programs in the country. Dr. Cooper then built a successful practice at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics such as anesthesia in facelift surgery.
After 10 years in Boston, Dr. Cooper returned to South Florida in 2014 and established his practice with a private AAAASF-certified surgical center in Jupiter, FL, and a second office location in Palm Beach, FL. Since founding Jason Cooper MD Plastic Surgery, he has become nationally known for several cosmetic surgery procedures, including facelift, eyelid surgery, and cosmetic breast surgery.
Dr. Cooper resides in North Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife and two daughters, and also spends time at his home in Park City, Utah. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in alpine skiing, skinning, mountain biking, and hiking.
Learn why South Florida women and men seeking plastic surgeons in the Palm Beach Gardens area choose Dr. Cooper’s Jupiter, FL, practice. Request a consultation online to meet with Dr. Cooper, or call the office at (561) 406-6574 to schedule an appointment.
What to Expect During Breast Reduction Recovery
Women who get breast reductions are typically among the most satisfied of all cosmetic surgery patients. They enjoy more options regarding clothing and physical activities, and they usually feel more confident in their appearance.
Most women take a week off from work to heal, asking friends or family for help with errands or other daily activities during that time. Dr. Cooper will provide you with detailed instructions about what to expect during the recovery and will prescribe pain relief medication to help with any discomfort you may experience.
Recovery times are different for each patient, but here are some general guidelines.
Immediately After
Return home and rest, following Dr. Cooper’s detailed instructions for caring for and monitoring your drains (if you have them). Walking helps with circulation and accelerates the healing process. Nausea is typical following an operation that involves general anesthesia, so work your way up to eating solid food.
First Week After
You’ll need to return to our office within the first 24 to 48 hours after your surgery so Dr. Cooper can remove your bandages and any drains. After that, you’ll only need to take prescription pain medication for a few more days. Some light activity is OK in the first week after surgery, but please do not lift anything heavy.
A Few Weeks After
Avoid vigorous exercise in the first four weeks after your breast reduction. Bruising and tenderness gradually diminish during this period. Some numbness or tingling may also occur and typically fade over time. Scars will gradually become less prominent, but may take up to a year or more to fade into your skin.
Learn More About Breast Reduction
If you are considering breast reduction and are in the process of deciding if it is the best option for you, we recommend that you get professional advice. Dr. Cooper invites you to our stress-free office environment to get the information you need to make a wise decision.
Contact our cosmetic plastic surgery office by calling (561) 406-6574 or scheduling a consultation. We have locations in Jupiter and Palm Beach, FL, and proudly serve patients visiting us from all over Florida and beyond.
Breast Reduction FAQs
Is breast reduction risky?
All surgeries have risks. However, breast reduction is typically safe when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon.
Common breast reduction complications include visible scarring, infection, and loss of nipple sensation. The scar will be red at first but will fade dramatically over the next year.
Is this surgery painful?
Breast reduction surgery is performed under anesthesia, so you will not feel pain during the procedure. However, you should expect soreness for two to three days after surgery. We will provide prescription pain medication and may also advise using ice packs over sore areas to help reduce inflammation and discomfort. Contact Dr. Cooper immediately if your discomfort lasts longer than a few days or becomes severe or unmanageable.
Will my insurance cover my breast reduction?
Dr. Cooper does not accept any insurance in his practice.
Should I lose weight before a breast reduction?
Tell Dr. Cooper if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight. Weight loss before or after breast reduction surgery can affect your results.
Can liposuction reduce my breast size?
Sometimes liposuction is combined with breast reduction for the best results. It is not typical to do lipo to the breasts instead of breast reduction.
What do I wear after breast reduction surgery?
Dr. Cooper will provide you with a surgical bra for two weeks after surgery. At your follow-up visit, we will let you know if you should continue wearing this bra or if you can wear a similar support garment. We will also inform you when it is appropriate to wear a traditional bra. Please avoid underwire bras for at least three months after having breast reduction surgery.
Do you recommend having a breast reduction before or after having children?
Breasts often change in size and shape during and after pregnancy, so it’s helpful to talk to your surgeon about the possibility of becoming pregnant after breast reduction surgery.
If you plan to get pregnant and breastfeed in the future, breast reduction surgery may limit your nursing ability if Dr. Cooper must remove a large amount of breast tissue or if the surgery affects your milk ducts. These are good questions to discuss during your breast reduction consultation.
Can breast reduction cause breast cancer or reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Breast cancer risk varies from woman to woman, and studies have not shown breast reduction to increase or decrease this medical issue. If you have questions about breast cancer risk, speak to your gynecologist or Dr. Cooper during your consultation.