How Will a Breast Reduction Hold Up After Additional Weightloss?

and will insurance cover an overweight individual's Breast Reduction.

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Breast reduction coverage for overweight women

Great question. Each insurance company has its own criteria for coverage. Some use body mass index standards. However, many years ago, a patient sued US Healthcare in federal court for discrimination based on weight. Consequently, most insurers will cover gigantomastia (resection of more than 1000 grams of tissue per breast) regardless of the patient's weight. I have a large breast reduction clientele and can honestly say that, even in women whose weight isn't... more

How long will a Breast Reduction hold up after Weight loss?

Dr Gary Breslow MD, FACS answers the patients question "Weight loss after Breast reduction", please see the video response for his answer! see video

Weight loss after breast reduction

Since the breast is composed of glandular tissue and fat, significant weight loss following breast reduction may result in a further decrease in breast size as well a drooping of the breasts (ptosis). The best long term result is generally achieved if you are near your goal weight at the time of the procedure. There are many overweight patients, however, who complain that the size of their breasts limits their ability to exercise, and as a result, their ability to lose weight... more

Weight loss after Breast Reduction

Thank you for the question. You will find that most patients who have significant weight loss after breast reduction surgery will experience a further decrease in the size of the breasts and/or more breast ptosis (sagging). These changes that occur secondary to weight loss may require further surgery to achieve the patient's goals. Therefore, it is in your best interests, if at all possible, to be closer to a stable weight prior to undergoing the breast... more