BREAST SURGERY As a woman, Dr. Rasmussen understands the personal nature of a woman's decision to have breast surgery. Whether a woman chooses breast surgery to reduce discomfort from large breasts... implants to better balance her body... breast lifting to restore a more youthful shape... or reconstruction to aid in rehabilitation from breast cancer surgery,  Dr. Rasmussen uses her more than 20 years experience to incorporate both the art and science of breast surgery. By paying close attention to your individual needs and promoting realistic expectations, Dr. Rasmussen can ensure natural, personalized results.   Breast Augmentation Breast size is important to many women.  Some individuals feel that small breasts not only limit their fashion choices, but can also cause dissatisfaction with body image.  Breast augmentation to increase fullness and projection of the breasts improves the balance in a woman's figure and can enhance her self-image and self-confidence. Click here to learn more about Breast Augmentation Surgery   Breast Lift A woman's breasts often change over time, losing their youthful shape and firmness.  These changes, including loss of skin elasticity, can result from pregnancy, breast-feeding, weight fluctuations, aging, and gravity.  Heredity may also be a factor,  and a woman in her teens may experience loose, sagging breast tissue.  Breasts that have lost their firm, uplifted contours can affect a woman's self-image and confidence. Click here to learn more about Breast Lift Surgery Breast Reduction Women with large breasts experience more than dissatisfaction with body image - they may experience physical pain and discomfort.  Overly large breasts and the weight of excess breast tissue can cause pain and physical conditions that impair a woman's ability to lead an active life. The emotional discomfort and self-consciousness often associated with having large pendulous breasts is as important an issue to many women as the physical discomfort and pain. Click here to learn more about Breast Reduction Surgery   Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction is a physically and emotionally rewarding procedure for a woman who has lost a breast due to cancer or other disease. Reconstruction of a breast that has been partially or completely removed is possible through a combination of plastic surgery techniques that not only creates a new breast, but also can dramatically improve a woman's self-image, self confidence and quality of life. Click here to learn more about Breast Reconstruction Surgery   Gynecomastia/Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia, or over developed breast in men, may be due to certain medical conditions or medications.  In the vast majority of cases, there is no known cause.  Male breast reduction is a cosmetic procedure which can correct the over developed male breast, creating a flatter, firmer and more masuline chest contour. Click here to learn more about Gynecomastia Surgery