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Women Don’t Have to ‘Suffer in Silence’ From Large Breasts
Nowadays, people seem to complain about the smallest things. Just go on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook, and you can see a litany of complaints – minor and major. We are the “complaining society.” It’s one of the sad realities of social media. It can give you a very negative view of life itself. But is it reality?
It’s enough to make the majority of us turn off our phones and get back to a non-phone reality. Can we please appreciate the positives in our lives, like our health or loved ones? There are lots of things to complain about, but if we pause for a moment and look up from our phones, we may realize there is a lot of positivity in our lives and around us.
Let’s zero in on the Los Angeles area. Women in Los Angeles have a lot on their plates – jobs, kids, husbands/partners, the general difficulties of life as a woman. Yet women often manage it without complaint and with a positive attitude. For instance, a sick child can upend a woman’s entire workweek, yet mom still manages to juggle kids and work. (Sorry, husbands). Even if the woman is “under the weather,” she may still need to pull her weight in a relationship. It’s truly inspiring to see how the female population endures and accomplishes so much! (And yes, before we get flamed, we know we are speaking in generalities – men can and do a lot, too!).
Let’s zero in further on the body’s physicality. Women’s bodies can share a significant burden – pregnancy and menstruation are uniquely female issues. And both can cause downstream health challenges. This brings us to enlarged breasts; often, after pregnancy, a woman can end up with huge and uncomfortable breasts.
An aching back and neck, along with sore shoulders from huge breasts, isn’t something that women need to tolerate anymore. Often, these painful problems do not improve over time. And in the long run, large breasts can cause more damage to a woman’s body as she matures. Women don’t have to ‘suffer in silence.’ Looking into a breast reduction doesn’t mean you are complaining. It means you are taking care of your health in the long run.
Los Angelenos ask, “Can insurance cover a breast reduction?”
Our plastic surgeon, Dr. Ariel Ourian serves female clients in two ways. One way is women who just want cosmetic improvements, such as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, or mommy makeovers. All of these are fantastic, but they can also be for looks. Another way, however, has to do with breast reduction as covered by PPO insurance. Here, it may have a cosmetic impact but it may also be largely health in orientation. Overly large breasts are often covered by insurance for a reduction because they are, in fact, negative to one’s health. Despite what society may tell us, large breasts are not always an “asset.” They may be a “liability.”
Dealing with their large breasts daily can wear a woman down. They can cause back and neck strain and a host of other negative problems. Negative symptoms of large breasts include;
- Tingling and numbness in the hands
- Breathing issues while lying down
- Consistent back and neck pain
- Burning rashes under the breasts due to chafing and moisture.
- Headaches
In comparison, addressing the problem with breast reduction surgery can change a woman’s life for the better. Simple activities, such as walking, going upstairs, and lifting small children, become easier. Flexibility can improve, too. Headaches and back pain may subside. A breast reduction may truly improve one’s quality of life. Why wait? Well, many women postpone it, thinking that it may not be covered by insurance. Others endure large breasts because they just do not know that alternatives exist. Don’t be one of these women.
If the question is whether breast reduction insurance coverage, the answer is “maybe.” Our friendly staff can check with your insurance and find out. It all depends on your insurance. The first step is usually a complete evaluation from a medical professional. The next step is a thorough review of personal insurance coverage. Our team can handle both aspects – the medical and the insurance problems. If you suffer from overly large breasts, reach out for a consultation today.