Currently a 38G/H and struggling with severe, chronic neck/shoulder/back pain and poor posture that is non-responsive to PT, etc. I would like to be reduced down to a DD-ish; however, the scale the insurance provides says I have to have 819g per breast removed to be covered. About where would that leave me? Do I have any recourse to advocate for less tissue to be removed, based on the fact that I am obese and therefore my body surface area is pretty high.
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Answer: I'm a 38G/H, insurance requires min 819g per breast removed to cover. About what size would I end up?
If you are in the process of losing weight it is best that you reach your goal and are able to maintain it prior to having surgery. Some women notice changes in their breasts with weight fluctuations. A thirty pound difference in your weight could impact your results.
Certain supplements can interfere with surgery or with your healing. Vitamin E is a mild blood thinner so the concern is issues with bleeding. It may be recommended that certain supplements be stopped prior to surgery but can be started again shortly after. Your surgeon will need to review...
Hello and thank you for your question.
Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Also, if you are planning on going through your insurance carrier contact them to find out the requirements to have this surgery covered. Best wishes!
