But after two kids, breastfeeding, menopause, etc., my breast tissue became super dense. The tissue was so dense that regular mammograms couldn’t “see” through it and I had to get either 3D mammograms or ultrasounds every year.
I had to see a physical therapist, and he pointed out to me that my pectoral muscles were over-developed. He assumed this was because they had to work very hard to hold up my heavy breasts on my small frame.
If you are trying to get insurance to cover your reduction as “medically necessary”, not just cosmetic, most insurance companies require the following:
– A history of visits to a PT, chiropractor, massage therapist, etc. for neck/back pain.
– Visible divots on your shoulders from bra straps
– A history of rashes under your breasts.
On the day of my surgery, I met the surgeon at the hospital and she marked up my breasts with a Sharpie. I reiterated to her that I was OK with going as small as possible.