Breast Reductionin Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR

Breast reduction is conducted while the patient is under general anesthesia. The surgery usually takes 2 to 3 hours. An overnight stay is not usually required.

When performing the surgery of removing tissue and skin from the breast, Dr. Michael Workman will first make several incisions in the breast. After the excess tissue and skin have been removed, the skin is closed with sutures. Sometimes the nipple and areola are moved and stitched to their new location. This occasionally can cause a loss of feeling in the nipple.

What is Breast Reduction Surgery?

Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty) is done to change the size, weight, firmness, and shape of the breasts. You may decide to have breast reduction in Portland to:

• Feel more comfortable. Large, heavy breasts can cause back and neck pain, skin irritation, and posture problems. The constant pull of heavy breasts may make bra straps leave painful indentations in a woman’s shoulders. In most cases this procedure will help reduce this.
• Reduce the limitations that large, heavy breasts place on participation in sports or other activities. Some physical activities may be painful or awkward for women with large breasts.
• Alter your appearance. Large breasts, especially when they are out of proportion to your height and weight, can be embarrassing. Teenagers and young women with large breasts may especially feel self-conscious wearing swimsuits and other types of clothing due to unwelcome attention to large breasts. It also may be difficult to find clothes that fit well.