Newport Beach Breast Reduction doctors

William Bruno, MD William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
201 South Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills
44 answers
Edward J. Domanskis, MD Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
1441 Avocado Ave, Suite 307 Ste 307, Newport Beach
42 answers
Lavinia Chong, MD Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
1401 Avocado Ave Ste 803, Newport Medical Plaza, Newport Beach
41 answers
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
20072 SW Birch St Suite 110, Newport Beach
31 answers
Kevin Brenner, MD Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
465 North Roxbury Drive Suite 1001, Beverly Hills
20 answers
Amy T. Bandy, DO Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
320 Superior Avenue Suite 170, Newport Beach
16 answers
Boris M. Ackerman, MD Boris M. Ackerman, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
360 San Miguel Drive Suite 607 , Newport Beach
10 answers
Anita Patel, MD Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
465 N Roxbury Dr Suite 1001 , Beverly Hills
8 answers
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
2121 East Coast Highway Ste 260 260, Corona del Mar
7 answers
Sanjay Grover MD Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
360 San Miguel Drive Suite 507, Newport Beach
4 answers
Ali Sajjadian, MD Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
496 Old Newport Blvd Suite 3, Newport Beach
4 answers
Jed H. Horowitz, MD Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
7677 Center Avenue Suite 401, Huntington Beach
2 answers

Recent Answers

I Am 22, 5'6", About 145lbs and a 38DD-DDD Bra Size. Should I Consider a Reduction?

I have always been big. When I was 12 I was already a cup size C. They sag really bad and I think some of the reason is because I had a child who is 2 now. Should I consider a reduction since they don't get smaller when I lose weight?

A: Breast reduction/breast lift in a slender woman

Jordan: Prior to choosing surgery, get in touch with what you want, can afford and weigh the possible risks you may be exposed to.  You are very precise and insightful in your assessment: 1) you developed early and abundantly; 2) weight loss doesn't affect your breast size; c) your ptosis (sag) is related to early pregnancy.  Generally, insurance companies will cover breast reduction if you can demonstrate musculoskeletal, dermatological conditions, interference with activities of daily living.  Your height and weight are ideal, however your insurance company may insist that your surgeon remove a certain amount of tissue per side, which may not ultimately leave you with the volume and shape breasts you want or deserve.  

Breast lifts which are cosmetic and paid for by the patient allow you greater input on the eventual outcome, i.e. size, shape, etc.  Additionally, you should consider whether you have completed your family, as pregnancy is a "wild card", which will alter any breast reshaping procedure you may choose.  Good luck. 

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
My Daughter is 18 Years Old and a Size 38H- Is She A Good Candidate For Reduction?

She is very frustrated with her breasts. She has really bad stretch marks on her breasts and has severly bad posture (humpback) as well as rashes and indentions in her shoulders from her breasts. She occasionally complains about her back hurting. Would she be a good candidate for a breast reduction? She wants to go to a 38C. She is 5 ft, 6 in and weights 170lbs and has maintained that weight for about 4 years now. She wants a breast reduction badly and I think she really needs it. HELP!

A: Breast reduction in teen girls

Trisha: Your daughter has the full spectrum of musculoskeletal and dermatological complaints, which are considered by insurance for coverage.  Her height and weight are "close" to BMI (Body Mass Index) criteria.  I would urge you to get your family physician involved in writing letters supporting her case.  Review your insurance plan's requirements for a) weight of breast tissue/side which must be removed; b) documentation of "failure" of nonsurgical modalities, such as Physical Therapy, Chiropracter treatments, use of supportive bras.  Some insurance companies have set the bar very high, stipulating 700gm/side, which would probably make her smaller than desired.  Other companies will be more stringent on establishing that weight loss will resolve her symptoms.  Communicate well with your daughter and get prepared to be her advocate.  Good luck.

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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