Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction Surgery Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Glendale CA
Breast reduction surgery is a transformative cosmetic procedure, appreciated for its ability to alleviate physical discomfort and enhance body proportions. Achieving optimum results from a breast reduction requires the expertise of seasoned cosmetic surgery specialists.
Combining a wealth of surgical expertise, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and a patient-centric approach, Drs. Martin Stepanyan and Johnson Lee strive to provide exceptional care and outcomes in a welcoming, supportive environment. Their commitment to patient satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail make them a reliable choice for individuals seeking breast reduction surgery in Beverly Hills, Glendale, Pasadena, and the greater Los Angeles area.
Discover more about breast reduction surgery and how it can improve your comfort and appearance. We invite you to schedule a consultation with Los Angeles breast reduction surgeons Drs. Stepanyan and Lee by contacting us online or calling (818) 551-0088 today.
What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reduction surgery, medically known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure to help women with large, pendulous breasts achieve a more proportional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing size.
Unlike a breast lift or breast augmentation, which focus on elevating sagging breasts or enlarging small breasts, reduction surgery involves the removal of excess tissue, fat, and skin, thereby alleviating the discomfort associated with overly large, heavy breasts.
A breast reduction can be a life-changing solution for women experiencing physical discomfort such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, skin irritation under the breast crease, or limitations in physical activities due to their breast size. It can also address emotional distress or self-consciousness associated with large breasts. By attaining a breast size in harmony with your body frame, breast reduction surgery can significantly improve your quality of life, boosting your self-confidence and broadening your physical activity options.
What Issues Does Breast Reduction Surgery Improve?
Breast reduction surgery addresses the functional and aesthetic concerns associated with having overly large breasts, providing relief from physical discomfort while improving body proportions and overall appearance.
Aesthetic Issues
- Proportional resizing: Breast reduction surgery helps in achieving a more balanced proportions by resizing the breasts to be in harmony with the rest of the body.
- Reshaping: Through breast reduction, the breasts appear firmer and more toned, enhancing your overall contours.
- Nipple reshaping and repositioning: The surgery can also correct enlarged or downward-facing nipples by reshaping and repositioning them to a more aesthetically pleasing position.
- Improved symmetry: By addressing size and shape discrepancies between the breasts, breast reduction surgery can improve symmetry, providing a more balanced appearance.
Medical Issues
- Alleviation of physical discomfort: Individuals with large breasts often experience back, neck, or shoulder pain, skin irritation beneath the breast fold, and indentations from bra straps. Breast reduction surgery alleviates such issues by reducing the weight and size of the breasts.
- Enhanced mobility and physical activity: The reduction in breast size can significantly improve mobility and allow for a broader range of physical activities, which might have previously been restricted.
- Improved posture: The weight of large breasts can lead to poor posture and related issues. By reducing this weight, breast reduction surgery can contribute to improved posture and alleviate associated discomfort.
- Increased confidence and quality of life: Much like other cosmetic procedures, breast reduction surgery can significantly boost self-confidence and body image, positively impacting your quality of life.
Am I a Good Candidate for Beverly Hills Breast Reduction Surgery?
Women seeking relief from the physical and emotional discomfort associated with overly large breasts could be potential candidates for breast reduction surgery. Here are some factors to consider before committing to this procedure.
- Physical health: Being in good health is essential when considering any surgery, even one done primarily for cosmetic reasons. The procedure requires anesthesia and carries inherent risks, so it’s crucial for any chronic conditions like diabetes or cardiovascular issues to be well-managed. Healthy patients are more likely to have a smoother surgical experience and better healing.
- Age: While there isn’t a specific age requirement for a breast reduction, we recommend waiting until your breasts have fully finished developing before considering this surgery. It’s also advisable to hold off on surgery until you have finished adding to your family, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can alter the surgical results.
- Non-smoking: It’s well-established that smoking can interfere with the body’s natural healing process, posing potential complications during and after surgery. Please quit smoking or vaping at least two weeks before surgery and remain smoke-free while you recover.
- Realistic expectations: Having realistic expectations is crucial when considering breast reduction surgery. While this procedure reduces breast size and alleviates associated discomfort, it cannot drastically change every area of your life. Ideally, you should also pursue this surgery for personal satisfaction and well-being rather than trying to live up to external pressures or unrealistic ideals.
- Breast size: Women with overly large, heavy breasts that cause physical discomfort or impact daily activities and self-confidence are typically good candidates for breast reduction surgery.
- Commitment to post-surgical care: Being ready to adhere to post-operative instructions and maintain a healthy lifestyle post-surgery is crucial for achieving and maintaining the best possible results.
Advanced Specialization in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery: Why Choose Dr. Stepanyan for Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Glendale
Dr. Martin Stepanyan is a board-certified surgeon with over 16 years of academic excellence, extensive training, and over 23 years of successful private practice in Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Choosing the right surgeon is key to achieving the best results from ethnic rhinoplasty. Dr. Martin Stepanyan stands out as a top choice for individuals seeking a surgeon who understands the delicate balance of ethnic features and can deliver beautiful, natural results.
With over 28 years of experience in facial surgery, Dr. Stepanyan combines advanced surgical skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
His extensive training in both cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery enables him to address aesthetic and functional concerns, delivering results that enhance each patient’s natural beauty. Furthermore, Dr. Stepanyan uses advanced three-dimensional imaging technology to provide patients with a clear visual representation of their expected outcomes before the procedure, helping to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
As a board-certified surgeon and a Fellow of prestigious professional organizations, Dr. Stepanyan operates in a state-of-the-art, AAAHC-accredited surgery center, prioritizing patient safety and comfort at all times.
His approach is supported by decades of additional training, experience, and professional achievement, including:
- More than 2,000 nasal surgeries have been performed throughout Los Angeles County, including complex revision cases for patients who travel from out of state seeking his expertise
- Board-certified since 2003, with recertification extending through 2033
- Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
His professional experience extends well beyond private practice. Dr. Stepanyan graduated first in his class with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and then completed a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery fellowship under T. William Evans, MD, FACS, at The Ohio State University. He has also:
- Co-authored research published in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery
- Served as Division Chief at Huntington Memorial Hospital (2005 to 2007) and Methodist Hospital of Southern California (2007 to 2009)
- Participated in craniofacial reconstructive missions in Ecuador, Armenia, and Russia
Patients consistently point to the consultation experience as one of the reasons they choose Dr. Stepanyan. Lianna M. called him “the only doctor who captured my attention with all the knowledge he had,” and Vicki D. contrasted him with other surgeons who “made me feel they were only out for the money and a quick job.”
Every consultation is centered on understanding your anatomy, concerns, and goals before recommending a personalized treatment plan. Supported by trilingual staff fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, the practice provides culturally informed care for Glendale’s diverse communities while creating results that look refined rather than obviously surgical.
As patient Naeva O. shared, people “couldn’t even tell” she had work done, reflecting the natural-looking outcomes Dr. Stepanyan strives to achieve. That same personalized approach guides Dr. Stepanyan’s philosophy of enhancing rather than westernizing the nose.
Patients also benefit from an integrated surgical setting. Dr. Stepanyan performs procedures at his AAAHC-accredited Glendale surgical center, which includes three fully equipped operating rooms and an on-site 23-hour ambulatory recovery center.
This allows patients to undergo surgery and recover under the same experienced team, providing continuity of care from the operating room through the early stages of recovery.
Dr. Stepanyan’s Glendale practice welcomes patients from throughout Burbank, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Studio City, and the greater Los Angeles area, with extensive experience treating diverse minority and immigrant communities in the region.
Why Choose Dr. Stepanyan and Dr. Lee for Breast Reduction Surgery in Los Angeles?
Their unparalleled care and proven outcomes in breast reduction surgery make Drs. Stepanyan and Lee among the top choices for anyone seeking to alleviate the discomfort and enhance the aesthetics associated with overly large breasts. Their expertise in breast reduction procedures ensures results that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also lasting, significantly improving the quality of life.
Cutting-edge three-dimensional imaging technology is a hallmark of this practice, enabling precise surgical planning and delivering more predictable outcomes. This advanced technology provides a clear visualization of the expected results, aligning closely with individual aesthetic and comfort goals.
Above all, Drs. Stepanyan’s and Lee’s commitment to offering personalized, empathetic care is evident. Their thorough consultations, coupled with a keen eye for detail, ensure each patient achieves natural-looking results that celebrate their unique beauty. By choosing Drs. Stepanyan and Lee, you opt for superior care and long-lasting outcomes that enhance your life.
Revision Rhinoplasty for Ethnic Patients: Correcting Results That Missed the Mark
Revision rhinoplasty for ethnic patients is among the most demanding work in facial surgery because two layers of difficulty stack on each other.
Scar tissue and altered anatomy from the first surgery sit over the original cultural and structural complexity that made the primary rhinoplasty challenging to begin with.
Previous surgery can also limit the amount of septal cartilage available for reconstruction. When additional support is needed, cartilage is often harvested from the ear or rib, adding another level of technical complexity that fewer rhinoplasty surgeons routinely manage.
These are the cases that many surgeons refer elsewhere, and patients frequently travel from out of state to seek Dr. Martin Stepanyan’s expertise.
The Healthgrades reviewer from December 2025 described a prior surgeon who insisted on closed rhinoplasty despite a complex nasal break, delivered an inadequate result, and left the patient unable to breathe properly for more than a year before Dr. Stepanyan corrected both the aesthetics and the breathing through open surgery. The reviewer wrote that they would never consider another surgeon.
Every revision begins with a detailed evaluation of the previous surgery, remaining structural support, scar tissue, healing, and nasal function before a personalized treatment plan is developed. Because previously altered anatomy is less predictable, the goal is to achieve meaningful improvement and better facial balance rather than perfection.
For that reason, candidacy can only be determined through an in-person consultation. Patients who travel from outside California often do so because Dr. Stepanyan combines extensive experience in ethnic rhinoplasty with the reconstructive expertise required for complex revision cases.
What Does Dr. Stepanyan and Dr. Lee’s Beverly Hills Breast Reduction Procedure Involve?
This practice takes a personalized, thorough approach to each patient’s breast reduction procedure, ensuring safety at every turn. The process encompasses several steps before, during, and after the procedure.
During your consultation, you will discuss your aesthetic and comfort desires and undergo a comprehensive health assessment to ensure your suitability for the procedure. Upon deciding to proceed, you may undergo some medical tests, and your surgeons will provide guidance on medications to avoid and the importance of smoking cessation to promote better healing.
On the day of your surgery, you will be under general anesthesia for your comfort. The procedure generally lasts between two to three hours, depending on its extent. Your surgeon will remove excess breast tissue, fat, and skin, and reshape the breasts to achieve a more proportionate and comfortable size and shape. They conclude the surgery by closing the incisions and applying dressings to aid in the healing process.
Breast reduction surgery is generally an outpatient procedure, allowing you to return home the same day with a responsible adult to drive you. You may experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which you can manage with prescription medications. Wearing a specialized surgical support bra can support your newly shaped breasts during the initial healing period.
A gradual return to light activities is usually possible within one to two weeks, while you should avoid more strenuous activities for up to six weeks to allow for proper healing.
Your surgeons will schedule regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress and ensure optimal results, and sticking to all your post-operative instructions is pivotal for achieving the best possible outcomes.
The full aesthetic and comfort benefits of your breast reduction will become more apparent several months post-surgery as any residual swelling subsides and the breast tissues settle into their new position.
Breast Reduction Surgery in Glendale, CA
As leading experts in breast reduction surgery, Drs. Stepanyan and Lee rank among the top surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area. Having alleviated the physical discomfort and enhanced the self-confidence of hundreds of patients through breast reduction, they possess the expertise to guide you on your transformative journey.
Learn more by booking an appointment with Dr. Stepanyan or Dr. Lee today. You can schedule your consultation here or by calling (818) 551-0088.
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“Best decision I have ever made in my life was having Dr. Stepanyan be the surgeon for my rhinoplasty. I am SO happy with the outcome. I always get the best compliments on my nose. He is a true artist and professional.”
— Nicole M.