Breast Reduction Calculator Using the Schnur Scale

The Schnur Sliding Scale table is a breast reduction calculator to determine the amount of breast tissue removed per gram, relative to a woman's body surface area.

How the Schnur Sliding Scale Applies in Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgeries are performed primarily for cosmetic or medical reasons. Insurance companies often require proof of a breast reduction to relieve medical symptoms such as neck, back, or shoulder pain. Since most companies don’t provide insurance coverage for cosmetic reasons, using the Schnur Scale breast reduction calculator to prove medical grounds is extremely important. So how does it work?

• The surgeon calculates your body surface area (BSA) using your height and weight.
• Next, they estimate the amount of breast tissue for a successful removal procedure.
• The Schnur Scale calculator lists the minimum amount of breast tissue the surgeon must remove per breast in grams.

You can use the body surface area calculator provided above and refer to the given chart to determine how much breast tissue the practitioner must remove. The Schnur Sliding Scale calculator is the standard method for determining the amount of coverage for the surgery. Some insurers also combine the Schnur breast reduction calculator with documented symptoms before approving the surgery.

Minimum amount of breast tissue removed per breast in grams: