Question 1

how can losing weight affect breasts after a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

They get smaller: A variable percentage of the breast tissue is fat, which will diminish with weight loss. That is one reason why we recommend that patients get close to a healthy weight before surgery, so we don't over-reduce. However, many women find that exercise is easier after breast reduction surgery so it can be challenging.

Question 2

any suggestions on how to regain sensation in the breasts after breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time: Unfortunately, there's not much to do other than wait.  Nerve healing is slow, and it may take 12 - 18 months for them to fully heal.  Fortunately, most people do get their sensation back after this operation.

Question 3

can you get hard spots in your breasts after breast reduction surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: On occasion firm area of the breast can develop following breast  reduction  as a  result of poor blood supply to the fatty tissue of the breast.

Question 4

how much can a breast reduction cost?

Accepted Answer

Varies a lot...: Between different parts of the country. Also, most breast reductions are not cosmetic but are done for back and shoulder pain and other symptoms caused by the weight of the enlarged breasts. As such, some are covered by health insurance but this depends on the company, the kind of policy, and the degree of symptoms.

Question 5

when should you get a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Breast Reduction: Breast reduction can be considered for quality of life as well as for cosmetic reasons. Quality of life indications include chronic back or shoulder pain. Sometimes this is covered by insurance. A cosmetic indication may simply be the desire to have breast volume that is more proportional to your body size.

Question 6

what is getting a breast reduction like?

Accepted Answer

A relief: I the patient who has large , heavy breasts that are causing symptoms, breast reduction will offer relief if your complaints are related to the breasts.
This is not a "cosmetic procedure" and has substantial scarring.

Question 7

does insurance pay for breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Yes , depends: for beauty  NO   for back pains  YES   .  In some woman large breasts cause severe back pains and disability , if medically documented ail approve  such surgery  by most of insurance companies approve . If it is for cosmetic purposes  no . Speak to your doctor

Question 8

what is the process for breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Start with: Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  If he/she thinks you are a candidate for surgery, a mammogram and medical evaluation will likely follow.  Also consult with your insurance company to see if this is a covered procedure.  This is a major operation that should not be taken lightly.

Question 9

at what age can you get a breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

See plastic surgeon: Certified by the american board of plastic surgery. Breast reduction is most often done for the symptoms caused by the weight of large breasts: neck and upper back pain, grooving of the shoulders from bra straps, and repeated skin irritation in the folds under the breasts.  I have done reductions on 15 year-olds with severe neck and back pain...This is rare but it does occur.

Question 10

what to do if i want to get breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Consult with a: Breast surgeon, general surgeon or a plastic surgeon.

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