Many women experience discomfort, physical strain and activity limitations as a result of excessively large or heavy breasts. A breast reduction, or reduction mammoplasty, serves to alleviate these symptoms and restore a more proportionate look and feel to the breasts.
Depending on your current condition and needs, you may be eligible for a medical breast reduction. However, if you are interested in addressing aesthetic concerns only, Dr Choy’s cosmetic breast reduction may be the most suitable treatment option for you.
What Is Medical Breast Reduction Surgery?
A medical breast reduction is a surgical procedure performed to relieve symptoms caused by overly large breasts. Depending on your health fund provider, the associated costs may be covered by your insurance. Insurance policies can vary, however, so it is important to review your policy carefully to determine whether reduction mammoplasty is included in your coverage.
If you are eligible for a medical reduction, pre-certification is required for reimbursement or coverage. Many insurers define breast reduction surgery as reconstructive, basing the procedure primarily on the amount of tissue to be removed and generally disregarding the aesthetic outcome.
Does Medicare Cover Breast Reduction?
Medicare provides benefits for breast reduction surgery when it is medically necessary for your health. For instance, if you are experiencing adverse health effects, such as severe back and neck pain, skin infections or headaches due to macromastia or breast hypertrophy, you may be entitled to a medical breast reduction.
Under Medicare’s policy, the condition must be present for at least six months and non-surgical medical interventions, including pain relievers, supportive garments or physical therapy, must be proven ineffective. You will also need to be referred by your GP to a local hospital for assessment, where doctors will determine whether the procedure is medically necessary. To learn more about whether you are eligible for a medical breast reduction, consult your health insurance provider.
What Are the Drawbacks of a Medical Breast Reduction?
While a medical reduction mammoplasty can relieve symptoms such as back pain or skin irritation, this procedure may disregard the aesthetic outcome. When covered by a health insurance provider, breast reduction surgery focuses primarily on the removal of breast tissue, fat and excess skin for functional benefits, with little focus on the aesthetic reshaping and contouring the breasts.
Beyond the lack of consideration for the aesthetic result, a medical breast reduction will most likely demand a long wait, which means symptoms can prolong for up to a year or more.
What Is Cosmetic Breast Reduction Surgery?
At his established clinics in Sydney and Coffs Harbour, Dr Ellis Choy offers a comprehensive cosmetic breast reduction surgery. He aims to not only reduce excess weight, but also to contour the breasts aesthetically.
In a consultation before your procedure, Dr Choy takes the time to understand your reasons for treatment. Based on your personal needs and concerns, Dr Choy will create a personalised treatment plan.
Dr Choy performs breast reduction surgery by removing excess fat, skin and breast tissue and repositioning the remaining tissue. His objective is to relieve your medical symptoms, reducing your physical strain and discomfort, while simultaneously creating an aesthetically proportionate upper body.
If you are concerned about the costs of a breast reduction, Dr Choy’s team will be happy to discuss financing options. To learn more about the costs involved and the options available to you, contact Dr Choy’s practice today.
Should I Consider a Cosmetic Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction surgery is a complex surgical procedure that should not be taken lightly. This treatment can improve the symptoms associated with large breasts, such as severe back or neck pain or skin infections due to excess breast tissue. Cosmetic reduction mammoplasty can also address your aesthetic preferences. However, all surgeries have drawbacks and risks, and these must be weighed carefully when making your decision.
Dr Choy is a fully qualified specialist plastic surgeon. Drawing on years of training and experience, he performs breast reduction surgery with both aesthetics and function in mind. If you would like to learn more about breast reduction surgery or the associated costs, call Dr Ellis Choy’s practice on (02) 8692 9388 or complete an enquiry form.
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