Omaha Breast Reduction doctors
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Kelly Gallego, MD
Sioux City Plastic Surgeon
2800 Pierce Street Suite 101, Sioux City |
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11 answers |
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David Finkle, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
4911 South 118 Street, Omaha |
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6 answers |
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John J. Edney, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
8900 West Dodge Road, Omaha |
1 answer | |
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John J. Heieck, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
8900 West Dodge Road, Omaha |
1 answer | |
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Steven B. Black, MD
Omaha Plastic Surgeon
4239 Farnam St Ste 219, Omaha |
Recent Answers
I am 5'11 weight is 140 breast size is 32ddd. My frame is tiny in spite of my height (5 1/2 inch wrist circ.) I also suffer with mild arthritis and early degenerative disc disease in my neck. My concern is mainly that i will get denied by bcbs of ill. Due to my height vs. My breast size?
Insurance companies take into account numerous factors when determining if a procedure is medically necessary. The severity of your symptoms (pain, rashes, shoulder grooves, headaches), and the conservative measures you have tried (pain meds, weight loss, physical therapy, medical treatments for rashes), are much more important than your reported cup size and height. The best way to know for sure if you are a good candidate for a breast reduction is to meet with a local board certified plastic surgeon.
Why so long? There is hardly any draining after the 4th day and they cause me more pain and irritation then the stitches.
Plastic surgeons usually use suction drains after breast reduction surgery to prevent fluid collections known as seromas. Most plastic surgeons prefer to leave drains in place until the daily output is equal to or less than 30cc for a 24 period per drain. I do know some plastic surgeons that remove drains the first day after surgery as long as the outputs are not exceptionally high. Any specific concerns you have about your drains should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. Hopefully, they will be able to provide you with their rationale as to why the drains are in place and when they will likely be removed.
What type of medical information should I bring to my physician at a breast reduction consultation? What other aspects of my life and schedule should be discussed? What should I be looking for in a doctor?
When I meet with patients who are considering a breast reduction there are many pieces of information that make the visit more productive. First, it is vital that a patient be able to provide an accurate account of their medical history and a list of past surgeries. Patients should also bring a list of current medications and allergies. Any family illnesses should also be discussed. In regards to the breasts, patients will need to give a complete account of symptoms including neck and back pain, shoulder grooves, arm numbness, rashes, skin infections, and exercise limitations. It is also important for the surgeon to know which non-surgical therapies have been tried such as special bras, weight loss, pain meds, powders, or physical therapy. Any supporting documentation form primary care providers, chiropractors or physical therapists is also helpful. In addition, any history of breast lumps, a family history of breast cancer, or abnormal mammograms should also be be discussed. For many patients, it is best to meet with more than one board certified plastic surgeon to determine which one is right for them.
