Many women have large, heavy breasts that create an unbalanced appearance, limit their activities, and cause painful physical symptoms. Their symptoms may include back pain, neck pain, bra strap grooving on their shoulders, and rashes under their breasts. Large-breasted women can turn to Dr. Elisa Burgess for breast reduction in Portland. She has been providing expert plastic surgery services for over 20 years. Dr. Elisa understands there are multiple reasons to undergo breast reduction, including:
- To decrease overall breast volume for women who feel their breasts are too large for their frame
- To assist in alleviating the signs and symptoms of having large breasts
- To attempt to create symmetry between two unequal breasts
- To reduce the size of the areola
VERTICAL BREAST REDUCTION (LOLLIPOP SCAR)
A vertical breast reduction, for moderately large breasts, involves removing excess skin, fat, and breast tissue via a two-part incision–an incision around the areola (pigmented part around the nipple), and vertically from the areola to the base of the breast or along the crease. This incision pattern looks similar to a “lollipop” shape with less scarring. Liposuction is usually done along the bra rolls and toward the side of the body. Dr. Burgess then elevates the nipple and reduces the areolar size, lifting the breast as well. Sutures are used to close the incisions and are covered with gauze and tape.
STANDARD BREAST REDUCTION (ANCHOR SCAR)
A standard or full breast reduction is for very large-breasted women and involves an anchor-shaped incision. This is a three-part incision, first going around the areola, then from the areola to the base of the breast, and then along the crease underneath the breast. Through this incision, Dr. Burgess will remove skin, fat, and breast tissue. Liposuction is usually done along the bra rolls and toward the side of the body. Dr. Burgess then elevates the nipple and reduces the areolar size, lifting the breast as well. Sutures are used to close the incisions and are covered with gauze and tape.
