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You have 2 options. One is self payment which you can finance it. Many physicians use a company called CareCredit. The other option is a breast reduction at at reduced fee performed by residences in training. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Each plastic surgeons office will have their own policies regarding payment. Some offer in house financing or others will help you obtain financing with companies that offer credit for surgical procedures. Some patients use credit cards but you need to be aware of the interest rates. You might check with a nearby University hospital that has a residency program, they sometimes offer surgeries at a reduced rate that is done by the residents but supervised by well trained plastic surgeons. Good luck.
A Breast Reduction is common procedure with usually wonderful results. Most women develop back as well as neck pain because of the weight of their breasts. Due to the negative impact of overly large breasts, a Breast Reduction can be a life changing experience. Patients who don't have insurance have other options of payment besides cash or credit card. Many offices accept a financing plan called Care Credit which is a medical credit card that allows you to pay off the procedure anywhere from 6-36 months. There are a handful of other financing/loan options when it comes to paying for the surgery, but it can also come down to your credit score as well. When choosing a surgeon be sure to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Most plastic surgeons will still do a breast reduction on a fee for service basis. You should ask your plastic surgeon if they offer a financing plan.
Any plastic surgeon who performs breast reduction surgeries would be happy to perform the procedure without dealing with an insurance company. If you cannot afford to pay for the procedure put of pocket, you might check with a medical school that has a training program for plastic surgery where you probably could get a reduced fee.
Somes sensory changes in the breast can feel like burning as the nerves "reawaken." It is always good to go for an exam to make sure it is nothing else.
Hi Tessaleann, An experienced plastic surgeon can estimate whether your breast contains significant fat, but mammography is more accurate. The mammography images give a picture of the relative fatty and glandular tissues, and are graded by the radiologist on the BI-RADS system,...
I am sorry to hear/see the problem you are experiencing. Your plastic surgeon has listed a couple of the potential diagnoses; allergy/hypersensitivity is very high on the list of possible causes. I would suggest very close follow-up with your plastic surgeon, who will always be your best...
Great question. More and more, we are operating and doing breast reductions on patients who are still teenagers like yourself, because it has such a positive impact on the patient's quality of life and improves back pain. For many women, it is very hard to be active, do exercise, etc. when...
A breast reduction typically takes about 3 hours whether there is one or two surgeons. I always do both sides myself and have never found that two surgeons speeds things up that much. The most important thing is whether you are pleased with your result, not the amount of time it took.
An anatomic reduction and vertical mastopexy should produce a beautiful breast with periareolar and vertical scars. Most of our patients report resolution of their back pain within 24 hours after surgery if it is caused by their breasts. Schneidercentre.com
