I got approved by my insurance to have a breast reduction & now I'm trying to figure out when I should schedule surgery. Obviously I want it done asap for the back pain, but I'm also concerned because I'm in the middle of my weight loss journey. I'm 5'4 and currently 145 lbs & ideally I would like to be around 115. I'm worried about how it would make my breasts look after surgery. Will weight loss cause them to sag more? Are there any other complications associated with this too as I heal?
I have had consultations with two surgeons. One requires a medical compression bra 24/7 for 3 months and the other requires Micropore tape for 3 months but NO compression ever. Im 65, 5-3, 130# and looking to remove about 500gms per side which both doctors agree on. I want to follow my doctors recommendations but I question how they can be so opposed?
I am a 40 year-old woman 52 and 130 pounds. I am overall pretty healthy, exercise and take care of myself. I do have Hashimotos. I have a breast reduction scheduled soon. absolutely do not want to have to take prescription pain pills unless absolutely necessary. I am wondering what percent of your patients are able to manage on just OTC medications and gabapentin.
I am 32DDD, 57, 135lbs. In other threads, Ive seen surgeons respond that a DD or DDD may not qualify for reduction for insurance purposes (not enough material to remove to meet 500g). I am petit; a 32DDD on my frame is quite large. I am an avid runner, but cant go distances/speeds I want b/c my chest causes me pain/discomfort. Id like to be as flat as possible, certainly less than B. I understand there may be limitations. What are my options? Im not concerned with looking feminine enough.
19 yo female, 5'2, currently 140 lbs (working on losing weight), 30I bra. I have been wanting to get a breast reduction for some time now but wasn't sure if I would qualify for insurance coverage. My large breast size causes me many physical issues, including poor posture, back and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves, and occasional skin rashes. I also find it very difficult to exercise and experience excruciating shoulder pain when I run. Not to mention detrimental psychological effects.
Im about 52 and 130 lbs, and I have a 34H chest that Im looking to size down to a C or D cup. Ive had chronic back, shoulder, neck, and chest pain for years, and physical therapy hasnt been much help. Theres also bruising and rashes that have been under my chest for a while now. Im not totally sure if my insurance will cover a reduction, and Id like to know how to get them to cover it.
At my consultation the Dr said she'd remove about 190-200cc. I wear a 32DDD (5'7 140lb) and I feel like that would leave me still too big. The Dr says I would end up about a small C. She says I have mostly fatty tissue instead of breast tissue and they are light I really want to go as small as possible, no overhang or skin to skin contact. Do you think only 200cc removal is enough?
I am a 32H. I would like to be a 32C/B. I am 5'8 and 145 pounds.I am a new mom so I just lost a lot of weight and I just stopped nursing. I went to one surgeon consultation and the MD said the smallest my breast could be is a 32D. Problem: my insurance will cover a breast reduction but not a breast lift and I would NOT be happy as a 32D. Before I spend a lot of time doing to in-person consults, I want to know what the online community thinks?
I am a black female. Im going to have breast reduction to remove fibroids. I am currently a size 30DDD or a little larger. I weigh around 132. My insurance says I must remove 338 per breast. What size will I be after the surgery?
I am considering a breast reduction. I have breasts that are FF! I am only 23, 5 ft 2, and I weigh about 135 pounds. I have tried to loose weight, but my breast stay large. I have always been self conscious about the way my body looks and would love to have a reduction, but I don't want the ugly scars. Is there any way to have a reduction without large scars? Another concern is my breasts are slightly starting to sag. If I were to leave them this size could they be lifted without scarring?