I had Breast Reduction around five years ago, followed by a lot of complicatons (which were fixed by another doctor). Now, I'm concerned about the excess flab on my sides from the surgery. It's really bothersome if i don't put a bra on, or if I wear certian kinds of bra. Are there any procedures for fixing this? If so, is it possible for such procedures to be covered by insurance?
Answer: Treatable but considered cosmetic Great question. Many women have this on the lateral aspect of their breasts, and sometimes not all of it can be removed at the time of the breast reduction, as it would require a really long incision that is sometimes not safe or possible. It is also easily treatable, but unfortunately requires surgery, typically an excision of skin and underlying fat, sometimes also with a bit of liposuction in the periphery of the area. However, this is a touch up and not typically covered by insurance. Expect to pay a cosmetic fee. If the area is small, it can be done under local anesthesia which saves you a facility and anesthesia fee, therefore making it much more affordable. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Treatable but considered cosmetic Great question. Many women have this on the lateral aspect of their breasts, and sometimes not all of it can be removed at the time of the breast reduction, as it would require a really long incision that is sometimes not safe or possible. It is also easily treatable, but unfortunately requires surgery, typically an excision of skin and underlying fat, sometimes also with a bit of liposuction in the periphery of the area. However, this is a touch up and not typically covered by insurance. Expect to pay a cosmetic fee. If the area is small, it can be done under local anesthesia which saves you a facility and anesthesia fee, therefore making it much more affordable. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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Answer: Secondary Procedures Are Usually Not Covered By Insurance; In Your Case, Liposuction Will Get Rid of Your Subcutaneous Tissue
It’s not unusual for women with breast enlargement to have a roll of skin and subcutaneous tissue that extends posteriorly from the breast. In many cases, this tissue extends all the way to the midline of the back. This tissue often lies beneath the bra strap and can be very noticeable.
Although every effort is made to address this issue during surgery, it’s not uncommon to have a residual roll of skin and fat in this area. Efforts to address this problem at the time of surgery can involve extending the incision posteriorly to remove excess skin and fat. In other cases, there may be excess fat with good skin tone. In this situation, liposuction might be the best option.
A secondary procedure is often indicated when the roll of excess tissue extends posteriorly to the midline of the back. This procedure can be done in the prone position to provide better access to the excess skin and fat in the back area. Although secondary procedures designed to correct these types of problems have high success rates, they are very rarely covered by insurance carriers. They are typically viewed as cosmetic and therefore not medically necessary.
For many patients, this excess tissue is not only unsightly, but also causes them difficulty wearing standard under garments. Correction of this problem is associated with high satisfaction rates. If you have concerns about this type of problem, consultation with your plastic surgeon would be appropriate.
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Answer: Secondary Procedures Are Usually Not Covered By Insurance; In Your Case, Liposuction Will Get Rid of Your Subcutaneous Tissue
It’s not unusual for women with breast enlargement to have a roll of skin and subcutaneous tissue that extends posteriorly from the breast. In many cases, this tissue extends all the way to the midline of the back. This tissue often lies beneath the bra strap and can be very noticeable.
Although every effort is made to address this issue during surgery, it’s not uncommon to have a residual roll of skin and fat in this area. Efforts to address this problem at the time of surgery can involve extending the incision posteriorly to remove excess skin and fat. In other cases, there may be excess fat with good skin tone. In this situation, liposuction might be the best option.
A secondary procedure is often indicated when the roll of excess tissue extends posteriorly to the midline of the back. This procedure can be done in the prone position to provide better access to the excess skin and fat in the back area. Although secondary procedures designed to correct these types of problems have high success rates, they are very rarely covered by insurance carriers. They are typically viewed as cosmetic and therefore not medically necessary.
For many patients, this excess tissue is not only unsightly, but also causes them difficulty wearing standard under garments. Correction of this problem is associated with high satisfaction rates. If you have concerns about this type of problem, consultation with your plastic surgeon would be appropriate.
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January 8, 2017
Answer: Excess Tissue Chest after Breast Reduction? Thank you for the question. Many patients undergoing breast reduction surgery are also concerned about “excess” skin and/or adipose tissue of the upper chest (infraaxillary) area as well. To treat this area liposuction and/or skin excision (lipectomy) may be necessary. If the area is not treated, it may become even more obvious as an area of “fullness” after the breast reduction procedure is performed. If a patient elects to have the excess skin in this area removed she should be aware that the scarring of the breast reduction procedure may expand to the side (laterally). Many patients would prefer to have the scar (and an improved contour) rather than the extra “fold” of tissue. If the area of the upper lateral chest is not addressed during the breast reduction procedure many patients will be in your situation require revision surgery ( liposuction and/or lipectomy) to correct the area. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Excess Tissue Chest after Breast Reduction? Thank you for the question. Many patients undergoing breast reduction surgery are also concerned about “excess” skin and/or adipose tissue of the upper chest (infraaxillary) area as well. To treat this area liposuction and/or skin excision (lipectomy) may be necessary. If the area is not treated, it may become even more obvious as an area of “fullness” after the breast reduction procedure is performed. If a patient elects to have the excess skin in this area removed she should be aware that the scarring of the breast reduction procedure may expand to the side (laterally). Many patients would prefer to have the scar (and an improved contour) rather than the extra “fold” of tissue. If the area of the upper lateral chest is not addressed during the breast reduction procedure many patients will be in your situation require revision surgery ( liposuction and/or lipectomy) to correct the area. I hope this helps.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Flab and roll around bra strap following breast reduction
This is a common associated complaint reported with breast reduction. The problem is to determine if this is localized breast tissue, fat and/or skin. Depending on the evaluation further breast reduction, liposuction, or dermolipectomy (removing skin and fat) may be indicated.
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Answer: Flab and roll around bra strap following breast reduction
This is a common associated complaint reported with breast reduction. The problem is to determine if this is localized breast tissue, fat and/or skin. Depending on the evaluation further breast reduction, liposuction, or dermolipectomy (removing skin and fat) may be indicated.
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February 7, 2022
Answer: There are various options for treating this
It can often occur that the sides of your breasts do show up slightly more because the volume of the breast is actually reduced.
There are various options for treating this but the main thing I would recommend is to try and get your body mass index stand to under 30 if it is currently above 30.
Getting down to a normal weight, if you are a overweight will reduce the prominence in these areas.
If you are a normal weight, liposuction or sometimes removal of the tissue in this region via surgery can often improve the prominence in this region.
Overall, my advice would be to achieve a normal body weight if your BMI is over 30 and seek a consultation with a specialist plastic surgeon to discuss the options for you.
I wish you the best of luck if you do decide to go ahead with treatment.
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Answer: There are various options for treating this
It can often occur that the sides of your breasts do show up slightly more because the volume of the breast is actually reduced.
There are various options for treating this but the main thing I would recommend is to try and get your body mass index stand to under 30 if it is currently above 30.
Getting down to a normal weight, if you are a overweight will reduce the prominence in these areas.
If you are a normal weight, liposuction or sometimes removal of the tissue in this region via surgery can often improve the prominence in this region.
Overall, my advice would be to achieve a normal body weight if your BMI is over 30 and seek a consultation with a specialist plastic surgeon to discuss the options for you.
I wish you the best of luck if you do decide to go ahead with treatment.
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