My insurance approved a reduction for me; I am currently a 32DDD, 5"4' and 120 lbs. However, the stipulation is that the doctor will have to take 200 grams from each breast. The nurses told me this would put me at maybe an A cup. Is this accurate? I am debating whether the procedure is worth it.
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If you are hoping to have the surgery on health insurance, rather than paying, don't get into arguments with your parents because it will not be covered until you turn 18. In the meantime, as Dr Pousti explained in detail, you should begin to take the steps required for precertification....
Unfortunately, each insurance company has their own criteria. Large breasts (macromastia) or breast hypertrophy can occur in a variety of conditions (family trait, post pregnancy, excessive adolescent growth). In general when the excessive breast size causes functional problems, insurance will...