Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers. Compare Portland clinics below and request a free consultation.
$8,000–$15,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Portland, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Portland who list breast reduction among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Samuel V. Bartholomew, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 337 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.
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Après Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 258 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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John S. Lee, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 134 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.
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Austin Hayes, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.9 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 7 tracked procedures.
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The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 1,052 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Portland Plastic Surgery Group is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.7 stars across 165 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Burgess Plastic Surgery and MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 160 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Hetal Fichadia, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Portland, Oregon, rated 4.8 stars across 142 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
Surgery that removes breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce size and relieve the neck, back, and shoulder pain that large breasts cause, and one of the few cosmetic operations insurance sometimes covers.
One procedure, results are long lasting at stable weight
1 to 2 weeks off work, 6 weeks before full exercise
People with physical symptoms from breast size including back and neck pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, rashes beneath the breasts, or difficulty exercising
12 plastic surgery practices in the Portland area list breast reduction. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 12 Portland practices that list breast reduction say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for breast reduction: Anchor method, Vertical breast reduction, lollipop incision, GalaFLEX absorbable mesh internal bra.
You will likely have your breast reductions performed under general anesthesia
Breast reduction surgery can get rid of back, shoulder, and neck pain related to overly large breasts.
Breast reductions relieve patients of many physical issues including upper back, neck and shoulder pain, rashes between the breasts, and deep shoulder grooves caused by excess weight on bra straps.
For breast reduction surgery at Portland’s Waldorf Center, Dr. Kathleen Waldorf most commonly use the “anchor” method, which involves making incisions around the areola and vertically on the lower part of the breast.
A vertical breast reduction involves removing excess skin, fat, and breast tissue via a two-part incision. This incision pattern looks similar to a “lollipop” shape and has less scarring. Liposuction is usually done along the bra rolls and toward the side of the body.
After your breast reduction, you'll need to wear a supportive bra for several weeks to aid in healing
While a breast lift does not have to be a part of breast reduction surgery, it is often incorporated and can help position the breasts at a more desirable height on the chest.
The breast reduction technique involves the removal of excess fat, glandular tissue and skin. There is an incision made around the areolar and the nipple which remains tethered to the original blood and nerve supply is repositioned.
In a breast reduction, Dr. Waldorf removes fatty and glandular breast tissue, as well as excess skin, so that the breasts are more proportionate with your body.
During breast reduction surgery, supporting the newly shaped breast can help preserve surgical results. An internal bra*, placed using absorbable mesh such as GalaFLEX, may be recommended for patients with larger or heavier breasts, or those with naturally lax tissue.
All breast reduction surgeries at OCRC are performed as outpatient procedures
What breast reduction surgery scars look like at this stage: the incision lines are covered by dressings or surgical tape
There are three general incision patterns that can be used for breast reduction surgery.
Ideal candidates for breast reduction surgery are physically healthy, non-smokers with realistic expectations for the outcome of their procedure.
Breast reductions can be performed in conjunction with a breast lift or fat grafting with use of liposuction to create the outcome you are hoping to achieve.
Breast Reduction generally runs $8,000–$15,000 per procedure, and each Portland clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Portland clinics for a personalized quote.
Results vary by patient, but most Portland providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Reduction series.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Portland providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Often, and more often than patients expect, but carriers set specific criteria. Typically they want documented symptoms such as back, neck, or shoulder pain, evidence you have tried conservative measures like physical therapy or supportive garments, and sometimes a minimum amount of tissue to be removed based on your height and weight. Photographs are usually required. Start the process early because approval can take weeks, and ask the surgeon's office whether they handle the pre-authorization, since experienced offices do this routinely.
Surgeons discuss this in grams removed rather than cup sizes, because cup sizing is not standardized across brands. Most patients go down two to three cup sizes. The goal is proportion to your frame rather than a specific letter, and the surgeon also balances how much tissue insurance may require removed against what looks right for your body. Bring photos of the outcome you have in mind.
Breast reduction consistently records among the highest satisfaction rates of any surgical procedure, cosmetic or otherwise, in published outcome studies. The reason is that it solves a functional problem and a cosmetic one simultaneously. Patients frequently describe the relief from physical symptoms as more significant than the change in appearance.
Some patients can and some cannot, and it is difficult to predict individually. Reduction removes glandular tissue and repositions the nipple, both of which can affect milk production and duct continuity. If you plan to breastfeed in future, discuss it explicitly, because certain techniques preserve more of the ductal system, and some patients choose to delay surgery until after childbearing.
Most reductions use either a vertical lollipop pattern or an anchor pattern including a scar along the fold. They are permanent. Patients in this operation are, in general, notably accepting of scars because the symptom relief is so significant, but you should see photographs of typical scar outcomes at consultation so nothing surprises you afterward.
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