Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
breast reduction and insurance
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
breast reduction and insurance
by mrs.mom, Mar 13, 2007 12:00AM
i have been wanting to get a breat reduction for year but, i don't go to the doctor for anything inless i can't take the pain anymore kind of person. i have terrible pain in my back and shoulders and since i gained so much weight it has gotten worse. i don't do anything anymore because i hurt so much. i am wondering if this would be covered by my insurance company and can i tell them what size i want to be???
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Mar 14, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 14, 2007 12:00AM
Breast reduction is often covered by insurance companies on the basis of the very symptoms you are experiencing. Criteria for overage is based on your height, weight, photos, the estimated amount of breast tissue to be removed and a letter from your plastic surgeon justifiying that the surgery is not cosmetic
You would want to discuss the volume of tissue removed and your ultimate size with your surgeon.
You would want to discuss the volume of tissue removed and your ultimate size with your surgeon.
Member Comments (1)
by droppiintearz, Aug 11, 2008 12:56AM
A related discussion, I am trying to get breast reduction was started.
