Portland Breast Reduction doctors
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Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
2364 Fairview Ave East, Seattle |
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41 answers |
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Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
10201 SE Main Suite 20, Portland |
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Kathleen Waldorf, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
9775 SW Wilshire St. Suite 200, Portland |
1 answer | |
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Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
1405 SE 164th Ave. Ste. 100, Vancouver |
1 answer | |
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Edwin Austin, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
875 Oak St SE #4060 # 4060, Salem |
Recent Answers
I am 21 and i am 5'3 and about 160 to 175lbs an is has a somewhat tiny figure and have not yet had children. I have upper back pain an sagging with my breast. I am a 34O in bra size and have been sized with professional's more than once. I dont know if insurance will cover it and if they only cover some i dont know whether I will be able to afford the rest!!
First off, I think you would be thrilled with the results of a breast reduction. At your age you do have to understand that the scars are permanent and the surgery could possibly interfere with breast feeding. See a surgeon and have his office preauthorize the surgery for you with your insurance carrier. I have, over the years, found that more and more patients are denied as the insurance companies limit coverage. Probably 30-40% of my patients are declined by their carrier. We have developed "Cosmetic Fees" that are affordable for patients that are told by the insurance company that, by their standards, the patient does not need surgery. So get a consult or two and you may find it is more affordable than you think.
I am thinking about getting a breast reduction. I'm worried about the likelihood or chance of having pain later in life from scar tissue. ive been reading online blogs/chats/posts from women who developed radiating pain years later (4 years/10 years later). Are some people more likely to get this versus others? What are the factors that increase this likelihood? I would be going from a DD to a C. Thanks.
Thanks for your question. I must say I have done hundreds of breast reduction surgeries for almost three decades and I can't remember ever having a patient mention that kind of delayed pain. It'spossible they just don't come back to the office for that symptom, but I have to think it is very unlikely to occur. Any plastic surgeon that does the breast reduction procedure will tell you the same thing....that is the happiest group of patients in their practice.
I am 5'4", 150 lbs. I am beginning to schedule consultations for a reduction and/or lift. Approximately how many CCs will be removed for this kind of reduction? What is the minimum most insurance companies would approve for someone my size? From a professional perspective, does my desired size seem suitable? I would like to be able to exercise more comfortably, reduce back/neck pain, and be able to fit into standard sized bras... but I have an hourglass shape and athletic build and still want that full, curvy look.
Unfortunately ccs don't correlate with cup size, there are too many other factors involved. But based on your photos I think you will be thrilled with the results of a reduction. See a surgeon for consultation and he will contact the insurance company to see if your carrier will cover it. Your goal size is realistic.
