there are 2 fibroadenomas in the left breast which is bigger than the right one. is it dangerous if i have a breast reduction/lift operation? also, can a plastic surgeon remove the fibroadenomas during the operation?
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Health insurance companies (including BCBS) are required, by federal law, to cover any procedure done to "restore symmetry" after a patient has surgery for treatment of breast cancer. So you should have no trouble getting coverage. All that is left to do is to see a...
In my opinion and experience, the proper way to approach this is to choose the size of the breast to remain after the reduction and then find out how much the tissue weighed at the time of the procedure. This is far from exact but in general, if the breast is reduced to a C cup size it will not...
It is unusual for a scar six years old to cause pain after a breast reduction. An exam may help delineate the cause. You should probably see a surgeon regarding this. Good luck.