Hello there! I’m 5’2”, 170 pounds, with 36DDD breasts. United Healthcare has approved my breast reduction. I have very heavy breasts that have caused permanent indents in my shoulders from bras. When I go running I usually wear two or three sports bras. I don’t want to have small breasts. I just want less weight and pull. I would like to have full, perky breasts for once in my life. What will my size be after my reduction of taking the minimum amount out?
Answer: Size change after breast reduction Thanks for the question I find most patients go down about two sizes in their bra's that being said they typically have dramatic and significant changes in the size and shape of their breast in a breast reduction because we really try to get rid of the weight of the breast that is not providing any function to the patient
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Answer: Size change after breast reduction Thanks for the question I find most patients go down about two sizes in their bra's that being said they typically have dramatic and significant changes in the size and shape of their breast in a breast reduction because we really try to get rid of the weight of the breast that is not providing any function to the patient
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction Dear gjasmine77,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction Dear gjasmine77,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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August 10, 2018
Answer: What will my size be after taking out the minimum amount with breast reduction? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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August 10, 2018
Answer: What will my size be after taking out the minimum amount with breast reduction? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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Answer: No one can predict what your outcome will be but for your insurance to cover this, you must have a minimum amount of tissue removed. And you must be willing to accept whatever the outcome is from this. You can certainly request that your surgeon remove the 'minimum' amount that will still qualify you for coverage if you want to keep as much volume as possible. But what if this still leaves you with symptoms and discomfort??? Whenever I do insurance reductions, my patient can request that I do the minimum, do the procedure as I normally do, or be very aggressive to achieve the smallest cup possible. You should be able to do this with your chosen surgeon as well.
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Answer: No one can predict what your outcome will be but for your insurance to cover this, you must have a minimum amount of tissue removed. And you must be willing to accept whatever the outcome is from this. You can certainly request that your surgeon remove the 'minimum' amount that will still qualify you for coverage if you want to keep as much volume as possible. But what if this still leaves you with symptoms and discomfort??? Whenever I do insurance reductions, my patient can request that I do the minimum, do the procedure as I normally do, or be very aggressive to achieve the smallest cup possible. You should be able to do this with your chosen surgeon as well.
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