They cause me a lot of shoulder/back pain and I'm generally quite unhappy with how they make me look. Because of my shoulder and back pain, it has caused me to miss work on multiple occasions and I'm afraid that, with college coming up, it may get worse. Please give me any advice you have! would I qualify for affordable breast reduction surgery? Should I wait until I'm done with college? I'm planning on studying in the UK, is getting surgery there a better option? Please give me any advice!
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction The technique I recommend is a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction The technique I recommend is a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Hello and thank you for your question. Breast Reduction patients are some of our happiest patients! They feel relieve almost instantly. The best thing is for to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
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Answer: Breast Reduction Hello and thank you for your question. Breast Reduction patients are some of our happiest patients! They feel relieve almost instantly. The best thing is for to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!
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April 6, 2021
Answer: Breast Reduction Thank you for your question. With what you describe, breast reduction surgery would be life changing for you. You are exactly right - the problem will not get any better and most likely will get worse over time. It is likely that you would qualify for an insruance-based procedure. You could have surgery in the UK, but I believe it is better to have surgery perfored at your home site where you will have your family and friends to support you through the process.
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April 6, 2021
Answer: Breast Reduction Thank you for your question. With what you describe, breast reduction surgery would be life changing for you. You are exactly right - the problem will not get any better and most likely will get worse over time. It is likely that you would qualify for an insruance-based procedure. You could have surgery in the UK, but I believe it is better to have surgery perfored at your home site where you will have your family and friends to support you through the process.
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March 24, 2021
Answer: Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction? Hi, Thank you for the question. Based on what you are describing, it does sound that you have large/heavy breasts causing physical symptoms, and breast reduction may be an option for you. However, it is difficult to tell without seeing the photos and/or in person consultation. The goal of breast reduction surgery is to remove excess breast tissue, create a more lifted breast shape and typically make nipple/areola smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift. Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms. In addition, most insurances in order to approve the surgery, will require for 2-3 letters of medical necessity (from your chiropractor, primary doctor, OBGYN, Dermatologist, etc) demonstrating that your physical symptoms due to large breasts are not improving with conservative management. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 24, 2021
Answer: Am I a good candidate for a breast reduction? Hi, Thank you for the question. Based on what you are describing, it does sound that you have large/heavy breasts causing physical symptoms, and breast reduction may be an option for you. However, it is difficult to tell without seeing the photos and/or in person consultation. The goal of breast reduction surgery is to remove excess breast tissue, create a more lifted breast shape and typically make nipple/areola smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift. Schnur Sliding Scale is a scale used by many insurance companies as a guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms. In addition, most insurances in order to approve the surgery, will require for 2-3 letters of medical necessity (from your chiropractor, primary doctor, OBGYN, Dermatologist, etc) demonstrating that your physical symptoms due to large breasts are not improving with conservative management. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 21, 2021
Answer: I'm 18, 125lbs, 32DD, and 5'2. Would I be a good candidate for a breast reduction? Could I get down to a B cup? None of us board certified plastic surgeons can predict what decisions MEDICAL insurance companies will make regarding coverage for BR surgery or what documentation will sway their decision. BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance carrier for it to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery. Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance company. To prevent undue stress with having the BR after you start college out of country, I recommend that you proceed with the surgery here in the states.
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March 21, 2021
Answer: I'm 18, 125lbs, 32DD, and 5'2. Would I be a good candidate for a breast reduction? Could I get down to a B cup? None of us board certified plastic surgeons can predict what decisions MEDICAL insurance companies will make regarding coverage for BR surgery or what documentation will sway their decision. BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance. If not, your medical insurance may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance carrier for it to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery. Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance company. To prevent undue stress with having the BR after you start college out of country, I recommend that you proceed with the surgery here in the states.
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