Who is eligible for breast reduction surgery?

Adult females: Typically any adult female is a candidate. This is usually deferred until completion of growth - 18 years. Women over the age of 40 should likely undergo diagnostic imaging with a mammogram to establish a baseline or exclude underlying disease. Depending on your health insurance different criteria may be applied for coverage.

Sometimes: Depending on your height weight and symptoms (pain in back and neck) insurance may pay for your breast reduction the other component is how much breast tissue there is to be removed. If enough is not removed insurance wont pay for the surgery.

Breast Reduction: Also known as reduction mammoplasty, this is an operation intended to reduce the size of a woman’s breasts and improve their shape and position. Frequently, the areola (dark skin around the nipple) is also made smaller. Functional symptoms (medical disorders) caused by excessive breast weight may be relieved or improved by this operation.

Candidates typically: Breast Reduction candidates typically feel like their breasts are too large or uneven to the point that clothing doesn't fit right, have back and/or neck pain, or experience discomfort when playing sports. It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss whether you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.