40 Year Old Woman Seeks Treatment for Large Breasts

Many women suffer for years from problems associated with large breasts. This patient is one such example. Because of her active and athletic lifestyle, she was having even more severe problems due to the size and weight of her breasts. These problems included bra strap pain, shoulder and upper back pain. She was even experiencing numbness radiating down her arms. On her petite frame, her breasts were a 40 F to a 40 I-cup size, with the right breast substantially larger than the left. After extensive discussion, she decided to proceed with the Breast Reduction surgery. In this case, where the patient is experiencing medical problems due to the size of her breasts, this type of surgery is indeed covered by medical insurance.