Smooth sailing recovery with no pain. Tape still covering my incision doesn't seem like it's coming off- I can see is the dried blood under the tape and durabond but unable to tell how my scars are healing/wouldn't know if they were infected. I've been trying to resist peeling it off. Also, clear stitch that is outside of the left side at the end of my anchor incision where the drain was removed is still visible. scab has formed right next to it is this why it wont dissolve? Thanks.
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Thank you for your question. It certainly sounds and looks like you might be a candidate for breast reduction surgery. Please contact your insurance directly to find out what supporting documentation needs to be submitted. Every insurance company is different but most...
Every insurance policy is different regarding requirements to be covered as medically necessary. Your first step is to contact your insurance policy and ask them to give you their criteria. Generally you will need to have documentation that you have failed conservative therapy to alleviate y...
One of the questions I ask a patient is whether she likes the appearance of her breasts in a bra. If she is happy with that look, then often just a breast lift (mastopexy) will provide a great outcome. If she is larger than she wants to be, then removing some breast tissue will probably be ne...