Would I be a candidate for breast reduction after weight loss? Currently a 32 DD, concerned about looking flat chested. (photos)

Thanks for your question! I think it's important to be clear about your goals and make sure that is achievable with how much your surgeon intends to remove. I do think you are still a candidate, but you want to be sure your goals aren't undermined by the amount of breast tissue the insurance company requires. Good luck!

Hi,
Thank you for the question.
First of all, congratulations on your weight loss!
Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for breast reduction surgery. During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the breast is lifted and nipple/areola is typically made smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift.
Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms.
The goal of breast reduction surgery it to make the breasts smaller and lifted, but also proportionate with the rest of your body. It is reasonable to to expect full C/small D cup breast size after the breast reduction surgery.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon