Ever since I had a baby (I breastfed) my breasts have been huge and shapeless and my back hurts, should I get a breast reduction? How much is it? Would my health insurance pay for part of it? Have you or anyone you know gotten this surgery? How did it turn out?
2006-06-20 05:37:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Do whatever makes you happy. It is costly but insurance will cover part of the surgery if there is a legitimate medical reason, ie: back ache. Just keep in mind how much it will hurt afterwards, and it may be hard to take care of your baby if you're in pain.
2006-06-20 05:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by peachmonk 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Health insurance may cover some of the costs - usually around $6-8,000 if you provide ample reason for it to be necessary for your overall health. The back pain is probably a result of the large breasts, however, they will always ask you to exercise and strengthen your muscles first because it's a much cheaper and easier route to take. I have the same cup size breasts, and I hate the fact that they are so big, because I am a rather small person, but I can't afford to take the time off work and pay for the surgery. You may regret it later, but I think I would totally be up to going through with surgery just to make it a 34C. Smaller breasts are also beneficial when breastfeeding because the child can "latch on" easier and suckle better.
2006-06-20 05:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Another Nickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have back problems and you are unhappy, yes you should get a breast reduction. You insurance will most likely pay for it if you can show that it is causing other problems such as skin or back issues. Talk to your doctor about it, GYN's are great for this because they deal with women's issues. They are usually very helpful. A good friend of mine had it done and the results were wonderful. She self esteem shot up and her physically pain disappeared.
2006-06-20 05:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by rebelwitch80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can verify that your breasts are the cause of the discomfort, I would say definitely do it. But I would also make sure that your breast size is indeed the problem and be reasonably sure that breast reduction will solve the problem. As far as shape goes, that is a question only you can answer.
2006-06-20 05:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by utahn111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your breast reduction surgery in India if you dont get covered here.Cosmetic Surgery (including facelift/ breast enhancement /reduction/tummy tuck./lipo) is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for international patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance or by the stinking NHS.
They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star .
My cousin got her cosmetic surgery done there and she is more than very happy with the results.sHe is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.She paid just 30% of the cost what she was quoted in USA and it was like a wonderful vacation for her. .hope this helps.I think she paid only 8000$ for the tummy tuck and breast reduction surgery for which she was quoted 22000 $ in USA.
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2006-06-20 08:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dated a girl that had the same type of problem. She said that she was getting a reduction. I don't actually know if she got it or not, but they were huge.
As far as the amount is a few thousand from what she said.
2006-06-20 05:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by showtimegk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to consider it as you are having back problems. I would talk to your doctor about it because it may be your posture doing more damage than the breasts. Cost is dependent on the doctor and if your insurance will cover it.
Stop asking us and go talk to your doctor. He can answer all the questions (except cost, you'll have to talk to the plastic surgeons about that).
2006-06-20 05:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 08:07:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I know some one who just had it done the beginning of this year, she feels so much better now! it turned out great! If the doctor can say that it is affecting your health, causing you pain ( your shoulders, back etc), your insurance may cover it or part of it, but check first anyway! best wishes!!!!!!
2006-06-20 05:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ms Fortune 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may be best off going to a plastic surgeon and asking these questions. I think many of them will give a free consultation.
2006-06-20 05:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by QuestionWyrm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋