I had a breast reduction almost 10 years ago, but my breast have grown back and I am having neck pain, back pain, marks under breast from bras, shoulder grooves and difficulty working out. What is the success rate of getting my insurance to approve the surgery; the first one was done in a different state and I had different insurance. My current size is 36-38 DDD/F. I would like to go down to a C or D cup. Note - 1 breast is also substantially bigger than the other; almost an entire cup size.
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Answer: Is it Possible to Get Approved for a Second Breast Reduction?
Without a picture it's difficult to decide how much breast tissue should have been removed. The amount you state is relatively modest as breast reductions go particularly with extreme breast hypertrophy. After the swelling has subsided you might need to be re-reduced.
You are a good candidate for breast reduction. You would need to be seen by a board-certified plastic surgeon and likely medical necessity can be established. You would also need to have A medical work up to make sure that you are optimized for surgery by your medical doctor.
Usually it's reasonable to go from a triple D to a D or full C. The circumference (40) remains the same. Any less and your breast shape will look a little flat. Your base is just too large to have a good-looking B-cup. But a C-cup is very doable and will make a huge...
