My breasts are so big that they hurt my back and I am unable to exercise. I am going to be seeing a new dr. My old dr referred me for a breast reduction surgery and the plastic surgeons at UW refused both times. They gave the excuse that I am over the BMI. What do I do?
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Hair stylists seem to return to work very quickly. Perhaps being self employed and not making money is a good motivator. They return as quick as surgeons. I have had a hair stylist have a facelift and return to work, a little worse for wear though in 2 days. And after a breast aug in 3 days. But...
"Get two plastic surgeons in a room, you'll have three opinions."
Each surgeon has a different opinion on bra use following breast surgery. As long as the garment is not painful, ill-fitting or irritating to the healing incision, there is no wrong answer.
Following breast surgery of any...
Unfortunately, each insurance company has their own criteria. Large breasts (macromastia) or breast hypertrophy can occur in a variety of conditions (family trait, post pregnancy, excessive adolescent growth). In general when the excessive breast size causes functional problems, insurance will...