I need a breast reduction. I weigh 220 lbs, breast size is 44F. Dr says I need to have a BMI of 30. Why? I have 35 BMI.

August 29, 2014
Asked By:rainy5647 in Bangor, ME

Breast reduction bmi is 35 should bmi 30 tell me why and my weight is 230 five foot am 5 ft 8

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September 3, 2014

Answer: A BMI of 35 is not a contraindication to breast reduction.

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Answer: A BMI of 35 is not a contraindication to breast reduction.

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August 31, 2014

Answer: BMI less than 30

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 31, 2014

Answer: BMI less than 30

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August 30, 2014

Answer: Breast Reduction While Overweight?

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August 30, 2014

Answer: Breast Reduction While Overweight?

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