I am an 18 year old weighing 130 lbs with a 32D bra size. My right is clearly bigger than my other and they both sag. (I've been told I'm too young for them to sag this much). My issue with my breasts is that they don't physically hold me back, but they mentally hold me back. For example, I'm so self conscious about them, I've only worn sports bras and t shirts my whole life to cover them up. Is it possible for me to ever get a breast reduction, even though I'm not a particularly "big" size?
Answer: 32D to small to reduce? This depends on the rest of your frame, how large you wish to be, and if you intend to have insurance cover this. Insurance companies use algorithms to decide how much to remove based on your height, weight and the size of the breast removed. Usually, >450 g or so needs to be removed to be covered in someone with body mass index under 30, but this can be higher or lower based on the insurance company, your height, supportive documentation and your symptoms. Without seeing your photos, 32D is a size that can be either reduced, reduced a small amount, or lifted depending on what your goals and desired ultimate size is.
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Answer: 32D to small to reduce? This depends on the rest of your frame, how large you wish to be, and if you intend to have insurance cover this. Insurance companies use algorithms to decide how much to remove based on your height, weight and the size of the breast removed. Usually, >450 g or so needs to be removed to be covered in someone with body mass index under 30, but this can be higher or lower based on the insurance company, your height, supportive documentation and your symptoms. Without seeing your photos, 32D is a size that can be either reduced, reduced a small amount, or lifted depending on what your goals and desired ultimate size is.
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July 1, 2016
Answer: A breast reduction, a small breast reduction, and a lift are the same operation A D cup is not too small to get breast surgery, but it might not be covered by insurance.Insurance determines how much is too be removed not how much is left. A self pay operation can determine how much is left.In addition you must have documented symptoms and usually meet a minimum amount of tissue to be resected.Many patients do not meet those criteria, or want to just go down one cup size, or make themselves more even, or need a lift and slightly smaller. They can have surgery, it just would not be covered by insurance and have to be a self pay. Self pay lifts and reductions start at the $6000 and up for facility, anesthesia and surgeon.Also remember preapproval does not guarantee coverage or payment, just to proceed. If the proper amount is not removed it can be denied, and very high hospital bills can result.Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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July 1, 2016
Answer: A breast reduction, a small breast reduction, and a lift are the same operation A D cup is not too small to get breast surgery, but it might not be covered by insurance.Insurance determines how much is too be removed not how much is left. A self pay operation can determine how much is left.In addition you must have documented symptoms and usually meet a minimum amount of tissue to be resected.Many patients do not meet those criteria, or want to just go down one cup size, or make themselves more even, or need a lift and slightly smaller. They can have surgery, it just would not be covered by insurance and have to be a self pay. Self pay lifts and reductions start at the $6000 and up for facility, anesthesia and surgeon.Also remember preapproval does not guarantee coverage or payment, just to proceed. If the proper amount is not removed it can be denied, and very high hospital bills can result.Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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