What is your perspective on the use of BMI to refuse a breast reduction? (Photos)

July 24, 2019
Asked By:littleorb in New York, New York

Why did a top Dr. almost refuse to give me a breast reduction because of my BMI? (I am barely overweight, if at all). I got a BR consult from an NYC Dr. and was told that I’m almost too overweight for surgery and that I should lower my BMI >4 points (15-20lbs). Insurance was not the reason as this Dr. doesn’t take it. At 5’3 and a stable 155lbs, I have long been eating clean and healthfully with exercise 2-3 times/week, but not starving myself. This is just how my body is! I’m curious to hear Dr.’s perspective on the use of BMI as it seems unfair and dangerous to tell women like me they need to lose weight

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July 26, 2019

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