Eric Schaffer, M.D., F.A.C.S. · 1303 McCullough Avenue · Suite 363 · San Antonio, TX 78212 · 210.227.3223
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San Antonio, TX 78212
210.227.3223

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San Antonio Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most rewarding procedure Dr. Schaffer performs. Women with extra large breasts often suffer from physical and emotional pain. San Antonio Breast reduction surgery alleviates these pains and allows the woman to return to a more normal life style.

Dr. Schaffer uses breast reduction surgery to create smaller, lighter breasts that in better proportion to the body. After breast reduction surgery, women no longer suffer from daily neck, shoulder and back pain. Clothing that fits properly is easier to find and in many cases women find a renewed sense of self confidence. Breast reduction surgery has the potential to be a truly life changing procedure.

If you feel that your breasts are too large and you would like to discuss how you can benefit from breast reduction surgery, schedule a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Schaffer. He will evaluate your indivual needs and help you determine if breast reduction surgery is right for you.

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Breast Reduction Surgery – San Antonio

Women with overly large breasts often suffer from daily pain in their necks, shoulders and back. It can restrict their activities and make exercise next to impossible due to the pain and discomfort caused by carrying all that extra weight. In addition to the physical issues, many women with overly large breast feel very self-conscious of their breasts and even suffer from teasing by their peers. If you are ready to begin discussing your options for Breast Reduction, contact our office to learn more.

You can view before and after photos of some of Dr. Schaffer’s previous Breast Reduction patients in our online gallery.

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San Antonio Breast Reduction

Thousand of women every year in the U.S. alone opt to go bigger by enhancing their breasts through Breast Augmentation. For women who are born with heavy, large, overdeveloped breasts the concept of going smaller may seem to outsiders a strange choice considering the amount of women opting to go bigger these days. What many people who do not deal with over-sized breasts on a daily basis do not realize is that there are a number of physical and emotional strains associated with having large breasts. Often these women deal with chronic neck, shoulder and back pain. Large breasts can make social situation uncomfortable, fashion choices limited and physical activities very painful. Dr. Schaffer has helped a number of women lead more comfortable and pain-free lives through Breast Reduction surgery.

During a Breast Reduction surgery, Dr. Schaffer will make an incision around the areola (there are a few different incision options, depending on the amount that is being altered) and generally the areola will stay in tact to it’s original blood source and nerves. The excess fatty and glandular tissue and skin is removed. The areola may be repositioned, reshaped or re-sized to better match the new breasts shape. The remaining skin is then closed around the areola to create smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts.

If you are interested in learning how Breast Reduction surgery can improve your life, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

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San Antonio Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Men who’s breasts appear overly developed or ‘woman like’ often suffer from a condition called gynecomastia. Those that suffer from Gynecomastia have an over development of breast tissue. This condition is often associated with self esteem issues and self consciousness. Dr. Schaffer helps men suffering from gynecomastion improve the appearance of their chest with male breast reduction surgery.

Gynecomastia often appears during puberty. For some pubescent males, the enlargement of their breasts goes away within a few years. However, not all young men are so lucky. Using male breast reduction surgery, Dr. Schaffer is able to assist in restoring self esteem and lost confidence to those affected by gynecomastia.

If you would like to discuss how male breast reduction surgery can improve your appearance and your self esteem, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

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Smaller Lighter Breasts with Breast Reduction San Antonio

With hundreds of thousands of women undergoing breast augmentation every year the trend certainly appears to be “bigger is better”. What many people do not realize is that extra large breasts may cause a number of physical and emotional pains. Chronic neck, shoulder and back pain are common among women with large breasts. Large breasts may make social situations uncomfortable and physical activity rather difficult or uncomfortable. Using breast reduction surgery, Dr. Schaffer can alleviate both the emotional and physical pains caused by large breasts.

Breast reduction surgery is designed to create smaller lighter breasts that are in proportion with the rest of the body. During breast reduction surgery Dr. Schaffer is able to remove excess fatty tissue, glandular tissue and in some cases, excess skin. When needed Dr. Schaffer  may reposition the areola or alter it’s shape and size to create a more natural appearance. Woman who have undergone breast reduction surgery find that their breasts not only appear smaller and feel lighter but they also feel more firm.

If you are interested in breast reduction surgery, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation.

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San Antonio Male Breast Reduction Surgery – Gynecomastia

There are a staggering number of men that suffer from gynecomastia, a condition that causes the over development of breast tissue. This condition often appears during adolescence but can become an issue at any stage of life. Gynecomastia almost always cause young men to become increasingly self conscious. San Antonio board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Schaffer treats gynecomastia with a surgical procedure called male breast reduction.

Using male breast reduction, Dr. Schaffer removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts as need.  In some extreme cases excess skin may also be removed. In most cases, liposuction is used to remove the excess fat. The results of San Antonio male breast reduction are a flatter, firmer, better contoured chest.

Male breast reduction is not only physically changing but emotionally changing as well. Patients who suffer from gynecomastia are often very self conscious. Many young men avoid social gathering that may include taking off their shirt such as going to the beach. Male breast reduction can not only improve the physical appearance but also the emotional well being of the man.

If you would like to discuss male breast reduction surgery in San Antonio for you or possibly your teenage son, contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation.

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San Antonio Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most rewarding procedure Dr. Schaffer performs. Women with extra large breasts often suffer from physical and emotional pain. San Antonio Breast reduction surgery alleviates these pains and allows the woman to return to a more normal life style.

Dr. Schaffer uses breast reduction surgery to create smaller, lighter breasts that in better proportion to the body. After breast reduction surgery, women no longer suffer from daily neck, shoulder and back pain. Clothing that fits properly is easier to find and in many cases women find a renewed sense of self confidence. Breast reduction surgery has the potential to be a truly life changing procedure.

If you feel that your breasts are too large and you would like to discuss how you can benefit from breast reduction surgery, schedule a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Schaffer. He will evaluate your indivual needs and help you determine if breast reduction surgery is right for you.

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Breast Reduction San Antonio

While breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the country, there are many women who are making their breasts smaller rather than larger. San Antonio breast reduction surgery is a procedure helping alleviate some of the many pains and struggles caused by breasts that are too large.

The pain and frustration some women feel is not only physical but also emotional. Women who have breasts that are too large for their frame often suffer from back and neck pain from the strain of the weight of their breasts. Clothes may not fit correctly due to the disproportion of their breasts.  If you feel your breasts are too large, Texas ‘Super Doc’ Dr. Schaffer can help you determine if a breast reduction is right for you.

Women who undergo breast reduction often are left with a feeling of relief and can return to life with a new sense of normality. If you would like more breast reduction information or would like to discuss your individual situation with Texas board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Schaffer, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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