Based on your current bra size, height and weight (but not on an actual examination), I recommend that 500gm will reduce your breast to C cup or smaller. Your plastic surgeon may give you a better idea, based on an examination. If your orthopedic, PT and plastic surgeons all think that reduction of... more
Breast reduction of 500 grams from d cup breasts?
I recently had shoulder surgery for several different issues. The ortho surgeon and my PT both said in order for my shoulder to heal I need a Breast reduction.
I am between a D cup and/or DD cup and a medium frame-5'7". My insurance approved the procedure with the inclusion that 500 grams per breast must be removed of actual breast tissue.
What approximate size will that make my cup size. Will my breast be firm and rounded?
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7 answers to “Breast reduction of 500 grams from d...”A: Breast reduction and cup size
The old requirement from insurance co. was to remove 500gm (454gm=1lb) of breast tissue no matter what height or weight the patient was. Most insurance co. now base their "weight" requirement on the patient's BSA (body surface area). Obviously a patient who is 5'2" tall and has a D cup and one... more
A: 500 gram breast reduction will make you too small.
Hi! Unfortunately, a 500 gram breast reduction for each of your breasts will leave you with a B cup, and maybe even a small B cup. So I don't recommend it.
A: Breast Reduction Size
Final cup size in breast reduction is unprdictable. You should determine whether you want to be as small as possible, medium or still large but enough to have insurance cover the procedure. Considering your initial cup size 500 grams per side should not be too small for you.
A: 500 Gram Breast Reduction
Given the info you provided, my guess is that you would be approx. a C-cup with a 500 gram reduction. There are several variables, however, and you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
A: Insurance requiremenets for breast reduction can be tricky
Hello Some insurance companies, like yours, have a flat requirement of 500 grams for "approval." That does not take into account whether you are 5'5", 5'7" , 5'11' or what your body weight is. From what you tell us, your breasts are not that big (between D and DD. medium frame) The... more
A: Insurance Requirements for Breast Reduction
Most insurance companies will specify a minimum requirement of breast tissue to be resected, per side. Five hundred grams is commonly specified. Many determinants contribute to your eventual size and appearance; some include: a) the percentage of glandular to fatty breast tissue. If you have... more
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