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Finally Getting my Breast Reduction - Beverly Hills, CA

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Breast reduction is something I have contemplated...

gad3410
WORTH IT$7,800

Breast reduction is something I have contemplated doing for years. I have always been a large chested woman, however, I feel in the last year or two it has become such a burden that I finally need to address it. I currently wear a 38G (yes they make bras that big) cup and I am looking to be somewhere in the area of a D cup. I lead a very active lifestyle and I enjoy running, cycling, and hiking however, I constantly am suffering from chronic back pain, dents in my shoulders, shortness of breath when laying on my back, and open sore that develop during workouts that sometime last for weeks. I have over the past few years lost nearly 50 lbs., yet my breast size has never really fluctuated. I feel at this point there is no other option, and I am currently scheduled to have a vertical short scar Lejour technique breast reduction with axillary liposuction. I wouldn’t say I am nervous as I am excited to see what life has in store for me following my surgery. I feel like right now I have restrictions and limitations not only in physical activity but with clothing options as well. I am excited to see the final results. Although I realize that recovery won’t be easy, I am focused on the big picture and I feel as though this is a necessary step to benefit my life down the road.

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Fadi Chahin, MD, FACS

Fadi Chahin, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (2)

October 21, 2012
Hi Gad! Welcome. When is your surgery scheduled? Wishing you the best of luck!!
October 22, 2012
Surgery is currently scheduled for 11/29/2012. Working on if I can go through insurance still but that day is locked in already. Thank you for the well wishes...I am very excited!
UPDATED FROM gad3410
1 month pre

About a month ago Dr. Chahin's office started the...

gad3410
About a month ago Dr. Chahin's office started the authorization process to try and get the surgery covered through insurance. Initially the doctor had suggested he would remove somewhere between 350-550 grams per side, however, when the insurance company came back they initailly denied it stating that it was cosmetic rather than a medical necessity. Upon looking into the insurance further it was discovered that the insurance company was miscoding the procedure. Dr. Chahin's office submitted an appeal and we are waiting to hear back. I currently have the day reserved in the surgery center in Beverly Hills, however, if insurance approves the procedure it will be moved to the hospital. Crossing my fingers that we hear something back relatively soon so I can know one way or another.

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UPDATED FROM gad3410
14 days pre

So it has been a while since I updated my story,...

gad3410
So it has been a while since I updated my story, but basically in this time we finally heard back from my insurance. There is something that is written into my policy that limits coverage on procedures deemed "cosmetic," therefore, I will be paying out of pocket for the procedure. I am sticking to the original date 11/29/2012 and I couldnt be happier. I have set up my pre-op appointment to get my history and physical as well as all my blood work done the week prior to surgery. Basically as of right now everything is set and although its not working out how I originally planned, it seems to be all falling into place.

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November 15, 2012
I'm happy your still moving forward I would still submit the bills to the insurance and see if can be partially covered
November 26, 2012
Thats exactly what I have been told to do. Thank you for reaching out!