Am I a Breast Reduction Candidate?

I'm 5'10 and my weight fluctuates between 270-277 and my bra size is a 48 DDD or E (depends on which store I go to.) However I have indention's, my back hurts, my shoulder hurts, and I have dark marks left on my shoulders. What should my breast and bra size be? Will Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield cover something like this? Can I get my OBGYN to write me letters or should I go to another doctor? Thanks!

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Breast reduction

While you have significantly larger breasts, you also are very overweight for your height. You may want to lose weight first before undergoing a breast reduction. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Based on your description you may be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery; it will be in your best interest to drop weight first. Achieving a long-term stable weight prior to undergoing surgery will decrease the risks associated with surgery and minimize the chances that additional surgery will be necessary in the event of future weight loss. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops” to jump through. The more... more