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Steven H. Schuster, MD answers: Is 200 grams of fat in breast reduction a large amount?

My insurance company will not approve my breast reduction unless the surgeon takes 850 grams of fat. My surgeon has recommended 650 grams. Is the extra 200 grams too much?


Steven H. Schuster, MD
28 days ago
By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear Philly

One thing I never do is guarantee how much tissue I will remove in a breast reduction.  My concern is the overall shape and appearance of the breast.  The amount of breast tissue needed to be removed is based on height and weight.  If all you are concerned with is the insurance covering the reduction then advise your surgeon that this is your concern and you are willing to accept smaller breasts as long as they are covered, but as always, be careful what you wish for, you might get it.

Good luck on your surgery

Steven Schuster MD FACS

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