Enjoy Increased Comfort and Reduced Pain with a Smaller Cup Size from the Vancouver Area’s Dr. Robyn Watts
When it comes to the ideal breast size, every woman has her own unique needs—and bigger isn’t always better. For anyone struggling with the physical, mental, or emotional burden of overly large breasts, Dr. Robyn Watts offers breast reduction surgery in Richmond and the Vancouver area, welcoming patients from Vancouver and beyond.
From a solely aesthetic standpoint, many women seek a smaller bust that better complements their overall body contour. Smaller breasts may also make it easier to pursue certain fashion options previously out of reach. As welcome as these benefits may be, the functional improvements to daily life are often much greater. Whatever the reasons a patient may have for pursuing a breast reduction, our team takes pride in planning a procedure best suited to each person’s needs.
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Could a breast reduction make your life easier? Dr. Robyn Watts and the team at our Richmond office would love to help. Call us at 604-674-1997 or fill out our online contact form to arrange a consultation.
Why Undergo a Breast Reduction?
Two of the primary reasons women consider breast reduction surgery are the health benefits and the increased daily comfort the procedure can provide. Excessively large breasts can result in chronic neck and back pain, even with bras designed to provide adequate support. Reducing the size and weight of the breasts not only alleviates stress on the neck and back but also helps reduce strap grooves and irritation from bra straps. Smaller breasts with a higher position on your chest can also mean less sweating in hot weather or work environments, which can translate to less chafing.
Aside from these practical upsides, plenty of women undergo breast reduction procedures with only their ideal body aesthetic in mind. You may decide that a smaller bust size would better complement your new figure following weight loss, or that a recent pregnancy has left your breasts larger than desired. Following a thoughtful consultation with Dr. Watts, our team will plan a breast reduction procedure for any cosmetic goals you may have.
Dr. Robyn Watts
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Robyn Watts is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast surgery, and body contouring. Trained in Canada and the U.S., she leads plastic surgery at Richmond Hospital, practices at Cambie Surgical Centre, teaches at UBC, and is known for meticulous technique, compassion, and natural results.
What Happens During Breast Reduction Surgery?
Breast reductions are a reliable procedure that has been around for decades. The technique employed by Dr. Watts involves three main steps.
The first step in a breast reduction is to make an incision through which excess breast tissue can be removed. This incision will either follow a lollipop shape around and below the nipple, or an anchor shape, which includes an additional opening under the breast.
With the proper incision made, Dr. Watts removes skin and glandular tissue as necessary to reduce the size of the breast. She will also reposition the nipple and remaining glandular tissue to create a proportional and natural-looking smaller breast. This also allows her to lift the breast higher on the chest—an added benefit—and reduce the appearance of the areola. Throughout this process, the nipple remains attached to a nourishing blood supply.
Finally, Dr. Watts closes the incisions with dissolvable sutures beneath the skin’s surface. That means there are no stitches to remove in a follow-up visit.
The entire procedure takes about two to two-and-a-half hours, with the patient under general anesthesia at Richmond Hospital or a private facility.
What Can I Expect After My Procedure?
Breast reduction patients should expect to take about two weeks off from work after their surgery. Remember: No heavy lifting for six weeks! You should also avoid wearing underwire bras for eight weeks to avoid irritation at the incision sites.
Dr. Watts does all that she can during the surgery to minimize and camouflage scarring, and this effort continues after the procedure as well. She will provide you with instructions for post-surgical scar care to help you achieve the best-looking outcome.
What Complements Breast Reduction Surgery?
Many patients combine their breast reduction with liposuction, which is a surgical fat-reduction procedure. While “lipo” can be performed all over the body—from the belly to the flanks to the neck—it targets the underarms and lateral chest wall when paired with breast reduction. This allows Dr. Watts to further “sculpt” the area and create a naturally proportional look.
Patients who want to address sagging breasts without needing a reduction can choose a breast lift.
On the other hand, for patients who feel their breasts are too small, breast augmentation can add volume. A combination of augmentation and lift can address both size and position.
Schedule your breast reduction with Richmond’s Dr. Robyn Watts. To get started with a personalized consultation, patients throughout the Vancouver area and beyond can call us at 604-674-1997 or fill out our online contact form to schedule an appointment.
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