I am awaiting approval from my insurance for a breast reduction. I often come across comments about some people having lipo on the sides in conjunction with their breast reduction. What decides a BR w/lip as opposed to just having a BR? Thank you.
November 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction with Breast Reduction Dear EmpressTheadora,Women with larger breasts often have a roll of fat that continues along the lateral chest wall that becomes more obvious to them once the breast is made smaller. This is most obvious in patients who undergo mastectomies where the breast is completely removed. Patients have asked "Why did you put that there?" or "Why did you leave that?" because they didn't notice it before when their large breast covered it from the front. Because it is not part of the breast and is located too far lateral, liposuction is a great option to reduce the fullness. This can be done later if you personally don't feel it warrants the extra cost at this time, because I am pretty sure your insurance company will not cover this portion of the procedure.Breast reduction is a great procedure and I hope you are very happy with yours!
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction with Breast Reduction Dear EmpressTheadora,Women with larger breasts often have a roll of fat that continues along the lateral chest wall that becomes more obvious to them once the breast is made smaller. This is most obvious in patients who undergo mastectomies where the breast is completely removed. Patients have asked "Why did you put that there?" or "Why did you leave that?" because they didn't notice it before when their large breast covered it from the front. Because it is not part of the breast and is located too far lateral, liposuction is a great option to reduce the fullness. This can be done later if you personally don't feel it warrants the extra cost at this time, because I am pretty sure your insurance company will not cover this portion of the procedure.Breast reduction is a great procedure and I hope you are very happy with yours!
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Why would lipo on the sides be needed for a Breast Reduction? Some patients with large breast have a roll of fat tissue on the sides of the chest and if they want this area contoured (it is not part of a routine breast reduction) liposuction is a good alternative, In our practice there is no extra charge for this, but other offices may have a different policy.
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Why would lipo on the sides be needed for a Breast Reduction? Some patients with large breast have a roll of fat tissue on the sides of the chest and if they want this area contoured (it is not part of a routine breast reduction) liposuction is a good alternative, In our practice there is no extra charge for this, but other offices may have a different policy.
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