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Some Post-Pregnancy Body Shifts Can Be a Shock
Women come into our Beverly Hills cosmetic surgery practice to see us for various reasons around their post-pregnancy bodies. Maybe her stomach didn’t bounce back, and a tummy tuck can get her on track.
Or the hormone shift has impacted her thighs, and liposuction is the answer. Los Angeles mothers also come to us for a breast reduction after pregnancy. These body changes and procedures are common knowledge. Yet after breastfeeding is over, some Beverly Hills mothers realize they cannot fit into their pre-pregnancy bras. They’ve gone up a cup size or so, and it’s staying that way.
An article from The Bump noted that 35% of women reported having larger breasts post-pregnancy. In addition, a majority of women will experience some sort of permanent change to their breasts. For instance, if her breasts were already lopsided, it could become more obvious.
Some women might find their ‘body shift’ a pleasant surprise and enjoy the extra cleavage. Other women may feel overwhelmed by the weight and are mourning their more comfortable, smaller breasts. If they are experiencing pain and discomfort, they can contact our clinic to speak with Dr. Ourian about post-pregnancy breast reduction surgery.
Motherhood brings many new challenges, but living with a lower quality of life due to oversized breasts should not be one of them!
Corrective Breast Reduction May be Covered by Insurance
Enlarged breasts impacting a woman’s health is different from elective cosmetic breast surgery. If a physician has deemed the natural breast enlargement a health issue, the surgery could be covered by insurance. We’ve had clients who were partially or fully covered by insurance based on a diagnosis. For example, a breast reduction can be diagnosed as ‘medically necessary’ when the patient is suffering pain around the back, neck, and shoulders. And if the extra weight on her chest leads to difficulty breathing or heart issues. Walking up stairs and going for walks or jogging are daily behaviors negatively impacted by large breasts. If a physician has already tried to find solutions to these issues without success, it could be time to speak to a plastic surgeon.
For a woman who is concerned about the cost of breast reduction surgery here in Los Angeles county, we recommend scheduling a free consultation first. Our clinic staff can review their situation and check their insurance plan. We can’t make any promises, and there must be preauthorization by the insurance company before the surgery can be scheduled. If someone is thinking of checking their insurance on their own, the language for the procedure may be listed under “reduction mammaplasty.”
Medical News Today posted an article highlighting the issues and changes women can experience after pregnancy. Some problems solve themselves after breastfeeding, but others can linger on.
Interesting fact: a new mother may realize her shoes are tighter too. Our clinic team may not be able to help with a woman’s feet, but we have several procedures for breast reduction surgery. Our clinic is ready to talk about answers to getting women back to enjoying motherhood comfortably.