Insurance approved breast reduction a few months ago and surgery is coming up soon. At time of consult, PS recommended 400g be removed from right breast, 300g from left. Since that time, I’ve gone off birth control, and my breasts have gotten noticeably smaller. Now I’m worried the amount he recommended will be too much? (And consequently insurance won’t cover..!) any thoughts- does 300g/400g still seem appropriate?
Answer: Is 400 grams breast reduction too much? It is very difficult to estimate your final breast size after a breast reduction based on the pictures. Especially selfies that distort and make your breast look bigger than they really are. It would be best to examine you to give a valid answer. It will ultimately depend on how big you want your breasts to be and the final shape with correction of asymmetry. The discussion is very important before the surgery as I would not compromise the breast shape and your desired size only based on insurance reimbursement.
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Answer: Is 400 grams breast reduction too much? It is very difficult to estimate your final breast size after a breast reduction based on the pictures. Especially selfies that distort and make your breast look bigger than they really are. It would be best to examine you to give a valid answer. It will ultimately depend on how big you want your breasts to be and the final shape with correction of asymmetry. The discussion is very important before the surgery as I would not compromise the breast shape and your desired size only based on insurance reimbursement.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Asymmetry and Breast Reduction Thank you for your pictures. I would recommend having your plastic surgeon re-evaluate your breasts to determine if the original plan is still warranted. Your insurance company most likely will not alter what they require for removal. If that is the case you will need to discuss what the next best steps are with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Asymmetry and Breast Reduction Thank you for your pictures. I would recommend having your plastic surgeon re-evaluate your breasts to determine if the original plan is still warranted. Your insurance company most likely will not alter what they require for removal. If that is the case you will need to discuss what the next best steps are with your surgeon. Best wishes.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction and tissue resection weight? Thank you for the question.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction and tissue resection weight? Thank you for the question.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction and cup size It is difficult to predict the cup size from the amount of volume removed. I would also have to examine you in person to see how much tissue I think I could remove safely and still provide you with a nice shape.
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January 3, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction and cup size It is difficult to predict the cup size from the amount of volume removed. I would also have to examine you in person to see how much tissue I think I could remove safely and still provide you with a nice shape.
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January 6, 2018
Answer: 400 grams Your breast is composed of glandular tissue which is quite dense, and fatty tissue which is less dense. In general, the closer that you are to reproductive ages, the more glandular, and consequently dense your breast will be, and the older you are, the more fatty and less dense the breast will be. Of course, at any age, there is some variability. If you breast is glandular and dense, a small amount of tissue will be heavier. If you breast is fatty and less dense, a greater amount of tissue will be necessary. Consequently, with just a picture, and without a physical exam, it is difficult to answer your question. I would encourage you to discuss your concerns with your doctor, and as my colleague suggests, bring photos of your desired result. If you are apprehensive or uncertain, consider a second opinion. Best of luck!
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January 6, 2018
Answer: 400 grams Your breast is composed of glandular tissue which is quite dense, and fatty tissue which is less dense. In general, the closer that you are to reproductive ages, the more glandular, and consequently dense your breast will be, and the older you are, the more fatty and less dense the breast will be. Of course, at any age, there is some variability. If you breast is glandular and dense, a small amount of tissue will be heavier. If you breast is fatty and less dense, a greater amount of tissue will be necessary. Consequently, with just a picture, and without a physical exam, it is difficult to answer your question. I would encourage you to discuss your concerns with your doctor, and as my colleague suggests, bring photos of your desired result. If you are apprehensive or uncertain, consider a second opinion. Best of luck!
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