Bedford Breast Center
436 N Bedford Dr, Ste 308
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 278-8590
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Some breast cancer patients we see at our Los Angeles center are hesitant about getting breast reconstruction surgery because they do not want breast implants. For them, we offer the option of a Goldilocks mastectomy, a breast conserving technique co-developed by Bedford Breast Center’s Dr. Heather Richardson, that removes unhealthy breast gland tissue without the patient having to “go flat.”
A Goldilocks mastectomy is a treatment option at our Beverly Hills practice for women diagnosed with breast cancer or healthy women concerned about having an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Unlike a traditional mastectomy, which removes all the breast tissue, a Goldilocks mastectomy is a skin-sparing technique that preserves healthy fatty tissue and skin and uses it to shape the appearance of a smaller breast.
Similar to breast reduction surgery in that it removes some breast tissue, a Goldilocks mastectomy provides the best possible outcome with the least amount of downtime and without having to undergo multiple procedures.
Dr. Richardson and Dr. Memsic are two of the top breast surgeons in Los Angeles, using innovative techniques to create excellent clinical and aesthetic outcomes.
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A Goldilocks mastectomy is an option if you’re planning to have a mastectomy but either do not want or cannot have breast reconstruction surgery using implants. You may consider the technique if you have cancer or are healthy but concerned about future disease due to increased breast cancer risk.
The most notable difference between a traditional mastectomy with breast reconstruction and a Goldilocks mastectomy is that the Goldilocks technique does not require the use of implanted devices or transferred tissue to create the fullness of a breast after the surgeon removes unhealthy glandular tissue.
Another difference is that the Goldilocks mastectomy results in patients having smaller breasts after the procedure. During a consultation, our physicians thoroughly discuss the details of what happens during the procedure and what to expect.
“Dr Memsic is an outstanding surgeon. She is took a rather difficult situation and walked me through the whole process from the diagnosis to post surgery. She is warm and caring. Her staff is lovely to deal with.”
Monica – Google
The benefits of choosing a Goldilocks mastectomy include:
Additionally, surgically removing breast gland tissue from below the skin means screening mammograms aren’t required, and most patients don’t need radiation therapy (depending on the breast cancer status).
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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Our breast surgeons at Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills are innovative physicians who provide compassionate, personalized patient care. Dr. Richardson, who developed the Goldilocks procedure with Dr. Grace Ma, is considered among the top mastectomy surgeons in Los Angeles. Our world-class facility serves patients from Los Angeles from throughout Los Angeles, Southern California, and across the country. To learn more about our center and if the Goldilocks mastectomy is a good option for you, call us at (310) 278-8590 or contact us using the online form to schedule an appointment.
