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Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Excess flab on sides after Breast Reduction

I had Breast Reduction around five years ago, followed by a lot of complicatons (which were fixed by another doctor). Now, I'm concerned about the excess flab on my sides from the surgery. It's really bothersome if i don't put a bra on, or if I wear certian kinds of bra. Are there any procedures for fixing this? If so, is it possible for such procedures to be covered by insurance?


Richard P. Rand, MD
9 months ago

Either liposuction of the excess or direct excision through an extension of the scar can give you a good improvement of the problem.  You don't need to live with this but don't expect insurance to ever cover this - it is purely cosmetic and not really part of your breast at all.

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