Breast Reduction
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to achieve a breast size proportional to the body, relieving physical symptoms.
Definition
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to achieve a breast size proportional to the body, relieving physical symptoms.
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What You Need to Know
Breast reduction is one of the highest patient-satisfaction procedures in plastic surgery. It addresses physical symptoms caused by excessively large breasts including chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, skin rashes under the breasts, limitation of physical activity, and psychosocial distress. Unlike most cosmetic procedures, breast reduction is frequently covered by health insurance when medical necessity criteria are met — typically requiring documentation of symptoms, failed conservative treatment (physical therapy, pain management), and a minimum tissue removal requirement (varies by insurer, often 500g+ per breast based on Schnur sliding scale). The surgery takes 3-4 hours and uses an anchor incision pattern. Recovery involves 1-2 weeks off work and 6 weeks before strenuous activity. The procedure also lifts the breasts, providing both size reduction and improved shape.
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Common Patient Questions
- 1Does insurance cover breast reduction?
- 2How much tissue is removed in a breast reduction?
- 3What is recovery like after breast reduction?
- 4Will I lose nipple sensation?
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Common questions about breast reduction.
Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to achieve a breast size proportional to the body, relieving physical symptoms. Breast reduction is one of the highest patient-satisfaction procedures in plastic surgery. It addresses physical symptoms caused by excessively large breasts including chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, skin rashes under the breasts, limitation of physical activity, and psychosocial distress.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains insurance coverage criteria, discusses the documentation process for medical necessity, provides pricing for self-pay, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains insurance coverage criteria, discusses the documentation process for medical necessity, provides pricing for self-pay, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk explains insurance coverage criteria, discusses the documentation process for medical necessity, provides pricing for self-pay, and schedules consultations.
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