I’m about 5’2 and 130 lbs, and I have a 34H chest that I’m looking to size down to a C or D cup. I’ve had chronic back, shoulder, neck, and chest pain for years, and physical therapy hasn’t been much help. There’s also bruising and rashes that have been under my chest for a while now. I’m not totally sure if my insurance will cover a reduction, and I’d like to know how to get them to cover it.
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Answer: Health insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery
Thank you for your query. The fact that your surgery was covered by insurance means you had medical issues and needed a significant reduction. When we do breast reductions at a very young age we try to leave as much of central glandular breast tissue as possible, so that lactation would be...
Yes, you are. I would advise the Lollipop scar approach with offloading extra tissue from the lower side of the breast. The superiomedial pedicle approach works well.
It's not really about compression. It's more about support. Support is typically provided by a soft surgical bra. The micropore tape may be providing that support. A medical compression garment is likely not actually compressing but more supporting. Just clarify with the surgeons on what they...
