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Hi. Small lumps and bumps around scars are normal in the first few weeks after any surgery - these will go with time - if you massage the area this may help the lumps resolve. Regards Dr Charles Cope
You are only 3 weeks post op and it is usual to feel irregularities. The popping sound may well be the related to the stitches. Stitches dissolve over a number of weeks / months. I have found that barbed stitches are more likely to give the popping sound. This sensation is common and you should not be concerned. It will not effect your outcome.
Insurance companies authorize breast reductions based on 2 criteria. One, you must have symptoms related to the large breasts such as neck, back and shoulder pain. Two, you must meet a weight removal requirement. At size 34 each 100 grams of tissue corresponds to 1 cup size change. Insurance...
Every insurance company has different criteria for the coverage of breast reduction. You may want to start out with calling your insurance carrier to find out if Breast Reduction is a covered service. If so, your plastic surgeon will need to write a letter of prior authorization...
You should be able to find a surgeon that will work with you on this, especially since you are paying for it. You already are quite informed about the procedure but aggressive resections can be done to 'approximate' your results. If you remain larger than a desired B cup, realize...