Is there anything I can do to speed up my healing time after a breast reduction? Pills to take, creams to use, etc.? Or is there anything I should do to make sure I have a good recovery? Thanks.
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Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be...
Insurance plans often have different requirements for breast reduction approval. Some of the more common requirements may include symptoms of upper back/shoulder pain, bra strap grooves, and rashes under the breast that do not improve with dermatologic medications. Additionally insurance...
Breast reduction techniques vary, but commonly used methods include:1. Anchor Incision (Inverted-T or Wise Pattern): This involves three incisions-around the areola, vertically from the areola to the breast crease, and horizontally along the crease. It’s effective for significant reduction and r...
