I have big breasts, can I get them reduced?

Coneja: The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS at surgery.org) annual statistics report 140,000 breast reduction operations were done for women in the US in 2008.  This is second to augmentation and more common than mastopexy (breast lift). Breast reduction patients are among the... more

 A breast reduction sounds perfectly reasonable in your case.  The cost varies, and in many cases, it is covered by your insurance.  Each insurance policy has different criteria for what they will and won't cover, so you'll need to check with them. There are several different ways to perform a... more

Thank you for your inquiry. Yes it is good to start preparing for your surgery. An office visit/consultation is mandatory prior to scheduling the procedure. The following information is based on a breast reduction procedure only. During the consultation we may determine that other procedures are better suited... more

You certainly can have a reduction. The payment options depends on how much weight will be removed from each breast to acheive the size  range you are desiring. Your insurance carrier has certain critieria they use to determine if they will "pay" for the procedure. If you do not meet them,... more

Fees vary depending on the level of expertise of the surgeon and the most important part of getting a good result from plastic surgery, is the surgeon you choose. There are several fees pertaining to any operation. For a breast reduction, which typically can take 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours, the approximate fee... more

What you are describing is very possible.  The costs vary with your location and vary with each doctor.  To go from a D to a C is generally not enough weight for most insurances to want to cover this as "medically necessary" as they usually want at least 500 grams (a pound) of tissue taken... more

Coneja, Breast reduction prices will vary based on a number of factors.  These include where you live, the type of reduction you require, and the surgeon.  Also, coverage by health insurance may be available to you depending on the laws and policies in your state.  Your board certified plastic... more

Charges vary, and so you need to call locally.  Insurance is another issue.  You may or may  not be covered under your policy, and they may make you jump through hoops.  If you are insured, the best bet is to check with your HR dept. or call the insurance company directly. sek

Hello There are no set fees for breast reduction. The cost varies depending on whether you have it done at a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or doctor's surgery center.  The doctor's fee also varies by region and even within a city.  A small breast  reduction is not necessarily cheaper than... more