Breast reduction tissue removal - what is the recommended amount for someone like me?

The amount of tissue removal varies based on individual anatomy, goals, and the doctor's recommendations. Generally, for insurance coverage, many insurers look for a certain amount of tissue removal based on the Schnur scale and your specific situation.

Losing weight can impact your breast size. It’s essential to discuss this with your surgeon. They can provide guidance on a target weight that's healthy for you and what might be reasonable to expect regarding breast size post-surgery.

It's important to consider both your physical health and your desired outcomes. Having a thorough discussion with your surgeon about your goals and concerns will help you make the best decision for your body.

Thank you for your inquiry! Size is a personal preference. Losing weight will reduce the volume but it can also cause the breast to hang low, depending on how much you want to lose. We would love to help you with your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you with your journey!

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.

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 1-3 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.

The goal of breast reduction surgery it to make the breasts smaller and lifted, but also proportionate with the rest of your body. It is reasonable to to expect full C/small D cup breast size after the breast reduction surgery.

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 Karanetz
Breast Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Queens, New York
(516) 833 0309