I have had a great deal of neck and back pain for years (I was a DD as a 10-year-old and I am now an I cup as a 41-year-old). I also have rashes under my breasts, and grooves in my shoulders from the weight even though I have fantastic bras.
I know I am a good candidate for reduction surgery and insurance has indicated they will likely approve due to these factors. I have lost 80 pounds and now weigh 190lbs only a loss of one cup size. I am wondering how much tissue is likely to be removed.
February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast Reduction Requirements Once you have seen a plastic surgeon for your breast reduction, they will take pictures and do a write up and submit it to the insurance company. They will look at your height and weight and come up with body surface area which will translate to how much breast tissue needs to be removed for this procedure to be medically necessary.
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February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast Reduction Requirements Once you have seen a plastic surgeon for your breast reduction, they will take pictures and do a write up and submit it to the insurance company. They will look at your height and weight and come up with body surface area which will translate to how much breast tissue needs to be removed for this procedure to be medically necessary.
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February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast Reduction Breast reduction is a very common procedure. The amount of tissue to be removed depends on your anatomy and the goal of the procedure. It is impossible to predict an exact post-operative size, but the goal is to meet your expectations while performing a safe surgery. Good luck.
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February 1, 2010
Answer: Breast Reduction Breast reduction is a very common procedure. The amount of tissue to be removed depends on your anatomy and the goal of the procedure. It is impossible to predict an exact post-operative size, but the goal is to meet your expectations while performing a safe surgery. Good luck.
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