Breast Reduction FAQ's
Q.- Will my medical insurance pay for my breast reduction?
A. It depends - upon (1) your insurance company's policies regarding breast reduction, (2) the physical and medical problems which you have that may be related to the breast size (pain in breast, back, neck, - rash on skin beneath the breasts; limited ability to exercise because of breast size; shoulder grooving from bra straps; etc.), (3) the relationship between the weight of the tissue removed from your breasts and your total body surface area (determined by your height and weight). We will write a letter to your insurance company outlining the above factors, which may make your breast reduction reimbursable by the insurance company. It usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to receive a reply to this request for determination of medical benefits, and they may require a second opinion.

Q.-Will I be able to breast-feed after a breast reduction?
A. It depends upon how much breast tissue is removed and the operative technique used. There are occasional exceptions to this statement. A patient of mine who had a breast reduction by a technique which separates the nipple ducts from the breast tissue remarkably was able to breast feed successfully a number of years after her breast reduction.

Q.-When should a woman have a breast reduction?
A. A breast reduction operation should be considered whenever a woman suffers either physically or emotionally because of the size of her breasts.