Breast Reduction Evolves as an Office Based Cosmetic Procedure

On a regular basis our practice sees individuals who have a very large and heavy breasts who are unable to find bras or clothing that will fit both their upper and lower body. Bathing suits are out of the question, back strain is a daily problem, and exercise a challenge. In the past, we had the support of insurance coverage for the physical comfort provided by breast reduction surgery, not to mention the improvement in appearance and self esteem. Yet, we now experience insurance coverage for breast reduction trending lower, with frequent insurance denials, despite appeals. Some insurance plans will not consider breast reduction for any reason, as they pull back under the changes of the new health care plan passed by the government.

Fortunately, the evolution in breast reduction began before the insurance companies stopped including coverage. Over the past eight years, we have adjusted our reduction to involve a smaller scar, eliminated the need for drains, and shortened the recovery time needed. Hospital stays after breast reduction has been eliminated. Breast reduction is now a shorter, safer, outpatient plastic surgical procedure.

Many who are looking forward to breast reduction, and are turned away by insurance have an option to go it alone. Office based surgery is safe and affordable, and with the evolution in reduction techniques, breast reduction is available as an office based procedure. We like office based surgery as the cost is so much lower than hospital settings; safety is assured by our commitment to high standards and accreditation. Of course, this doesn’t include the comfort and patient experience that a private center can provide.

So don’t despair if your insurance has turned you away from a procedure that can have such an impact on the quality of your life. Be free of pain and back strain, wear the clothing you like, and have a look you deserve at our Center for Aesthetic Surgery.