How much does a breast reduction cost?

The vast majority of breast reductions are considered "medically necessary " by most insurance companies.They are therefore, paid for by most health insurance companies depending on your policy and insurer.The patient is still responsible for any applicable copays or deductibles.Some women if overweight also have liposuction done at the same time as breast reduction surgery,this ad-on is typically not covered by insurance if elected. Prior approval is usually necessary. Your doctor's office should be well versed in how to obtain this approval, forwarding the necessary details to your insurance carrier.

Who is a good candidate for a breast reduction?

Patients with very large,sagging breasts are many times good candidates for breast reduction.Women in this category suffer for years, if not decades, from pain in the back,neck and shoulders.They develop soreness and grooves in the shoulders from the weight of the breasts. Posture can be a problem. Rashes can develop,especially under the breasts where moisture is trapped.Fitting in fashionable clothes,finding a proper bra and exercising can all be difficult.When young ,many teenage women are teased and where baggy clothes to camoflage their appearance.

What are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction is very successful at reducing or eliminating many patients back,shoulder and neck pain.The size,shape and sagging of the breasts are improved.Fitting in clothes properly and exercising are made easier.Posture and pre-existing rashes many times also are better.Large breasts can give the false impression that a woman appears overweight when they are actually not obese.A common comment after breast reduction surgery, from others, is that they think the patient lost weight or went on a diet because their whole body looks better.

What should one expect after breast reduction surgery?

The breasts are swollen and bruised,in most cases for 2-3 weeks.There is some soreness which is usually handled well with prescribed medication.Most patients,after the surgery,comment that the discomfort was less than they anticipated preoperatively.Most individuals take about 2 weeks off work.This could be shorter or longer depending on how you feel and how the healing progresses.Your doctor will usually explain a good routine to help scars to fade but the normal scar maturation process typically takes a year or so.There is commonly some decreased feeling to the nipple,which in most cases, returns after a few months.