Lutherville Breast Reduction doctors

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
10807 Falls Road Suite 101, Lutherville
12 answers
Brent Birely, MD Brent Birely, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
1300 York Rd. Suite 100, Lutherville
Stanley Klatsky, MD Stanley Klatsky, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
1304 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville

Recent Answers

I Am a 36DD. What Would 350 Grams Removed Put Me At?

my insurance company requires at least 350 grams remover to cover the surgery. I am 21 years old, and suffer from chronic neck and back pain so I feel I am a good candidate for the procedure being covered. I feel like 350 grams is a lot, but I know I am probably wrong. Please help!

A: Breast reductions may or may not be covered by insurance

350 grams is not really a lot when it comes to a breast reduction, but this only really applies to those women with extremely large breasts.  If you're a DD now, it's difficult to determine how removing 350g would make you appear without actually seeing you in person.  Make sure you understand that the final appearance cannot be predicted based upon how you heal, scarring, etc.  This is an important discussion with your plastic surgeon before your breast reduction.  Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Is a Breast Reducttion Right for Me? 38D

I am a 38D in bra size. I am 24 5'6" and weigh 160. I have back problems. I am wondering if a breast reduction is something I should consider and if Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance will cover it. I have a hard time finding comfortable bras that support well because of this size.

A: Breast reductions may or may not be covered by insurance

Insurance companies are all different in how they determine coverage of a breast reduction.  For example, many Blue Cross plans require a certain amount of tissue to be removed based upon your weight.  For some Aetna plans, photos are required along with supporting documentation from several physicians claiming that the large breast size is a cause of neck and back pain.  So, the best way to determine whether or not you insurance plant will cover your breast reduction is to look at the exact requirements in your plan.  Then, go to your plastic surgeon and review this with him/her to talk about how small you want to be.  Typically, only extremely large, pendulous breasts get covered for a breast reduction.  However, it never hurts to ask!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Possible to Go from a G Cup to a C Cup with Breast Reduction? Im considering a breast reduction and I was wondering how many grams of tissue should I have removed to go from a g cup to a c. i'm 170 pounds and i'm 5'7.
A: Realistic expectations are important for a breast reduction

Hello - In order for you to go from a G cup to a C, you will most likely need a free nipple graft and removal of a very large amount of breast tissue.  It's difficult to tell you exactly how much tissue needs to be removed without seeing you, but it will most likely be more than 700 grams.  If you undergo a free nipple graft, the sensation to the nipple may be decreased significantly and your ability to breast feed will be removed.  Make sure you go over all of these issues with your plastic surgeon before surgery.  Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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