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63 Yrs Old Breast Reduction, and implants to be Removed from Previous Lift 30 Years Ago - Brisbane, AU
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This is an informative site from the prospective...
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This is an informative site from the prospective of the patient. All the photos are helpful and everyone seems so happy about the choice they've made without having unreal expectations. It's like who cares about the scars it's the size that counts. I haven't seen any procedures like mine but then I haven't read all of then. Only spent the day off and on looking. So I thought I would start my journey.
Making appts tomorrow after I get a referral from my GP. Will find out if Medicare (Australia's national insurance) will cover an implant removal and breast reduction, if it does then my private insurance BUPA will come to the party and pay 100% of hospital fees. Fingers crossed. Otherwise I've been told it's about AUD $10,000 to $11,000 all up. I will pay cash if necessary, they also have payment plans here.
I will see two doctors, one that is on the preferred doctor register for BUPA where they pay all the hospital fees and Medicare pays almost all the surgeons fees and there is no gap between the Dr's charges and the what the insurance pays. I will see a second Dr that is not on the preferred register just for a second quote and opinion.
Hopefully Medicare covers my medical procedure or at least part of it (the reduction is the more expensive of my surgeries) to remove implants we're looking at about AUD $3,000 I was quoted this over the phone by one Dr's office.
I wil post before and after photos once I have taken them.
I am currently wearing Ahh bras because they make me look smaller and are comfortable. Ideally I would like never to have to wear a bra again and want to go as small as possible. If I had to wear a normal bra, If I could find a comfortable one it would be a size 40 e or g, it's been 6 years since I bought a bra that was not an Ahh bra or the same type as Ahh bra. I wear an XXL in the Ahh bras and shirts tops etc just to get around the boobs, sleeves are to long and the shoulders are too big and when I see photos of me all I see are the boobs, not to mention the aching back, neck, headaches, so glad this coming to an end. I know my storey will be as successful as the ones I've been fortunate enough read about on this site. I look forward to coming back and sharing more of my journey into small boobs with you.
Making appts tomorrow after I get a referral from my GP. Will find out if Medicare (Australia's national insurance) will cover an implant removal and breast reduction, if it does then my private insurance BUPA will come to the party and pay 100% of hospital fees. Fingers crossed. Otherwise I've been told it's about AUD $10,000 to $11,000 all up. I will pay cash if necessary, they also have payment plans here.
I will see two doctors, one that is on the preferred doctor register for BUPA where they pay all the hospital fees and Medicare pays almost all the surgeons fees and there is no gap between the Dr's charges and the what the insurance pays. I will see a second Dr that is not on the preferred register just for a second quote and opinion.
Hopefully Medicare covers my medical procedure or at least part of it (the reduction is the more expensive of my surgeries) to remove implants we're looking at about AUD $3,000 I was quoted this over the phone by one Dr's office.
I wil post before and after photos once I have taken them.
I am currently wearing Ahh bras because they make me look smaller and are comfortable. Ideally I would like never to have to wear a bra again and want to go as small as possible. If I had to wear a normal bra, If I could find a comfortable one it would be a size 40 e or g, it's been 6 years since I bought a bra that was not an Ahh bra or the same type as Ahh bra. I wear an XXL in the Ahh bras and shirts tops etc just to get around the boobs, sleeves are to long and the shoulders are too big and when I see photos of me all I see are the boobs, not to mention the aching back, neck, headaches, so glad this coming to an end. I know my storey will be as successful as the ones I've been fortunate enough read about on this site. I look forward to coming back and sharing more of my journey into small boobs with you.
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UPDATED FROM jennifer52
1 month pre
Before photos 30 years after initial lift in 1985
My before photos more to come as we get closer to the date of surgery.
I've shown my husband before and after photos from this site and he sees how so many woman feel about the size and agrees its the way to go.
He's not a boob man fortunately so he's all in favor of me going ahead. It's more about what makes me happy.
Still too early in the am to call to make appt. be back soon.
I've shown my husband before and after photos from this site and he sees how so many woman feel about the size and agrees its the way to go.
He's not a boob man fortunately so he's all in favor of me going ahead. It's more about what makes me happy.
Still too early in the am to call to make appt. be back soon.
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July 15, 2015
I brought my husband to the site as well just to share with him that there are journeys being shared and all the positive vibes and support. He was very happy that there are other women helping each other and sharing photos to ease the anxiety on what to expect. He is also all for anything I feel is right and comfortable for me.
July 15, 2015
That is great to hear, my hubby is not a boob man, but after this reduction he said he loves what he can see now much better than the big boobs, haven't taken the tape off yet two weeks to go, but just the size is so perfect.
October 3, 2015
Hi! I had a reduction and life five years ago that has held up nicely. Did you find yours still needed refreshing regardless of what you did? I rarely go bra less, I sleep in an underwire, in an effort to maintain the lift. Curious if gravity always prevails or if you weren't super focused, ( ok, paranoid) like I am. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM jennifer52
1 month pre
Dr's appt made
I have my referrals and have made one appt with a plastic surgeon in the Fortitude Valley (Brisbane). I have been informed over the phone that the procedure is covered my Medicare (yeah) they will explain all costs, fees associated with the surgery and what out of pocket expenses there will be. I'll be back on Tuesday with my update.
Waiting to hear back on the second surgeon about making an appointment.
Waiting to hear back on the second surgeon about making an appointment.
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June 3, 2015
Good luck! Once they have the implants out they should be able to remove excess skin and tissue and tighten things up, and you will have the boobs of a 16 year old! Good luck! :)
June 3, 2015
Ha ha from your mouth to God's ears. Not expecting to look 16 just want to have small boobs, don't even care about the scars. Can't happen soon enough!
June 5, 2015
Bupa and Medicare combined you will get $1500. Bupa will cover your hospital / theatre costs, you'll only have to pay your excess if you have one.
The cost for your surgeon and his assistant plus anaesthetist will probably be around $6000.
I'm a nurse with a plastic cosmetic background , I'm planning a reduction in October, seeing Dr Greg Mcdermaid in June for consult. He's a good surgeon with excellent reviews and operates on Sunshine Coast , Kawana Private hospital .
Good luck!
June 13, 2015
Hi Scotsgirl 57, I just saw this today. Thanks for the info. My surgeon charged a bit less, $5400 and the anathesioligists fee is a it $1800. My out if pockets are a lot less than I thought. Anathesioligists $500, Surgeon about $3800 after Medicare rebate my deductible $500, and two surgical bras $220 don't know the rebate yet. I was really surprised at price thought it would be so much more. Just waiting now for 10/7 date. Good luck with yours.
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I think considering what my wonderful PS started with he did an excellent job. I think the only thing that matters is that I am happy with them. I wasn't perfect to start with and am over the moon with my current boobs. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and between myself and my hubby we are very happy. The position is perfect for me and what I asked for, perhaps not your cup of tea and the shape is exactly what I wanted. As for the symmetry the nipple position is better than it was before my surgery as well as the size. I'm 63 not 16.
I'm happy to hear you have a fantastic result, but since you post no photos I could not comment and the only thing that really matters is you are happy with them.
Anyway thanks for your reply although I don't think some of your comments were necessary, but I understand some people find it necessary to make these kinds of comments for whatever reason.
You go girl !!!!
Can you believe it, the gull of some people....anyway as they say in Australia ....WHATEVER..........
thanks for your lovely positive comment!!
I'm sorry but I must have missed the photo which included your elbow..And as for how far apart they are, that is determined by your genes not your surgeons scalpel..I am very broad so if my boobs were close together I would look rediculous..As my friend Coombsey said, you go girl...You rock!!!!