What is the Average Amount of Grams Removed for a Breast Reduction?

Breast Reduction is a complicated procedure that is best done by those with the most training and experience. It is very difficult to determine the resultant cup size and shape based solely on the number of grams that are removed from your breast to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast reduction and lift surgeries, including different approaches, techniques and even fat transfer and implant choices if you are lacking superior breast fullness.This is because several measurements—not to mention breast characteristics such as density—are needed to determine how much and where to remove breast tissue to meet your goals. Without knowing your existing breast shape, dimensions, and the density of your breast tissue, it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the same volume of breast tissue will weigh different amounts (measured in ounces or grams) in different people depending on its density. The existing base width of your breast and what you will ultimately want to look like will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume and weight that will need to be removed for the best result.Please click on the link below for more information!

Thank you for the question.

A good estimate for an “average” weight of tissue to be removed  for insurance coverage of breast reduction surgery may be 500 g. It would be best for you to check with your specific insurance company for precise information.

Best wishes.

You have received some very good answers to your question.  Bottom line is the insurance company dictates the amount of grams required for removal.  Some insurance companies use the Schnur scale to calculate your BSA and then reference a chart for grams needed for removal based on the BSA.  Some other insurance companies use different scale that is more aggressive than the Schnur scale.  It is up to your surgeon to guide you as to whether the require grams is unreasonable for a SAFE AND REASONABLE outcome.

Dr. ES