Most plastic surgeons still feel frustrated that they have to change their operative plan based on the number of grams to be removed from the breast. In general, every cup size is 150-250gm. Your 527 gm excision will give you a full D/Small D cup size. Best of luck!
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Schnur Sliding Scale for breast reduction
My insurance company states according to the Schnur Sliding scale, I would need 527 grams removed from each breast as one criteria. I am currently a 38DD with severe upper back and shoulder pain. What size would I become if the 527 grams were removed from each breast.
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A: Schnur Sliding Scale for breast reduction
Dr. Schnur, former President of the American Society of Plastic (and Reconstructive) Surgeons came up with this formula to get insurance company to stop demanding that 500 gm be removed from each reduced breast regardless of the woman's size. The formula weight with body surface area which is a fairer more... more
A: Insurance Coverage of Breast Reduction
Quite often insurance companies today are using the Schnur article, which was written several years ago, to help determine whether or not to cover breast reduction surgery. I cannot state exactly what your cup size would be following a bilateral reduction of 527 grams without a physical exam, but my best guess... more
A: Bra cup size is an unreliable measurement of breast volume and weight.
As I'm sure you recognize, its impossible to answer this question without a photograph or a physical exam.As stated previously, breast tissue varies somewhat in density- but more important to this analysis is evaluating what volume your current breast occupies. Bra cup sizes are an inaccurate... more
A: Hard to predict without examining you
Breasts are made up of some percentage fat and some percentage breast gland. As women age, a greater percentage of the breast is replaced by fat. Glandular tissue weighs much more than fat for the same given volume.I would recommend evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. Based on... more
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