Is a Breast Tissue Biopsy Mandatory with a Mastopexy?

August 27, 2013
Asked By:HoopersJudge

I am undergoing mastopexy and being charged $300 for a tissue biopsy, which I am told is mandatory for all breast surgeries. I am irate at this -- is someone seriously going to tell me what I have to do with my body? So, I thought I'd ask the good plastic surgeons here if this is truly mandatory, or can I opt out? Thanks!

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