Ourian Plastic Surgery, a Beverly Hills practice founded and led by Dr. Ariel Ourian, has published new content on breast augmentation and breast reduction options for women in the Los Angeles area. The practice said breast surgery may be scheduled after a patient meets weight-loss goals, because breasts can become deflated and droop following a rapid change in weight.
The announcement points to a shift in how cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures are being discussed with patients. Rather than treating surgery as an isolated aesthetic choice, the practice frames it as part of a broader physical transition that can include removing excess skin to help lift and align the breasts with a healthier physique.
"There are no absolutes when it comes to weight loss," Dr. Ourian said in the announcement. "People may be pleasantly surprised to see their skin slowly retract as the pounds come off. It could be genetics or how quickly they lose weight. For others, they end up with sagging skin. Some women come to see me about breast augmentation because their breasts did not firm up like other parts of their body."
He added that for other patients, reduction surgery is the answer to removing sagging skin and restoring balance to the body. The practice said women living in and around Los Angeles can review the new material on breast augmentation near Bel Air, while details on reduction are available through the clinic's breast reduction procedure page.
The timing matters because the reasons women seek breast surgery appear to be widening. The practice said a rising reason for breast augmentation may be the introduction of weight-loss medications, which have become more widely used. Weight loss depends on individual weight issues and lifestyle habits, and side effects of consistent loss can include sagging skin, including in the breasts. That link could push more patients to consult plastic surgeons as they reach their target weight and assess how their bodies have changed.
Evidence-based breast augmentation techniques continue to evolve to improve patient safety and natural-looking results, according to the practice. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has posted new data on breast augmentation surgery, techniques and satisfaction at its press release on evolving trends. The latest data shows breast augmentation ranks number one among procedures requested by women, a position the practice attributes in part to reconstructive surgery after breast cancer.
Dr. Ourian, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, manages both augmentation and reduction for patients across Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, West Hollywood and Bel Air. The practice said patients typically seek breast augmentation because of weight loss, breastfeeding or menopause. After a consultation and examination, the team creates a customized surgical plan to support the patient's goals, a process that may become more relevant as weight-loss treatments reshape patient expectations.
