Breast asynmetry after reduction - could I get a third revision covered by insurance? (Photo)

Question

I got a Breast Reduction (2nd) late last year and I was really happy with the results but noticed that one was a little larger than the other. I wasn’t worried though because slight breast asymmetry is common. My doctor called a few months later with my pathology results and there was a PASH in one boob and Ductal Hyperplasia in the other which is abnormal because I’m only 19. Now the boobs are very noticably different and I’m concerned, does the pathology have to do with it? I am 5’ 7” and 120

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! I do think that a revision may be covered by insurance. I would encourage an in-person consultation with a breast specialist. Good luck!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Go back to your surgeon because, just based on your one photo, your one breast looks large enough to qualify for another reduction.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to return to your surgeon for a discussion of your concerns as well as possible options.  It does appear from the submitted photo that the asymmetry could be improved with further reduction of the larger breast.

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