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What is the Criteria for a Breast Reduction to Be Medically Necessary?

What degree of back and shoulder problems/pain are considered breast reduction reasons for medically necessary according to most insurance options?...

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Is Tension Knots in my Neck and Shoulders Due to Size 34G Bra Size?

I am a 34G and have really bad knots in my shoulder and neck. I wanted to know if I got a breast reduction, would it help tp relax my shoulders? I...

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I am 53. My breast are 44DD.

I have had serious should/neck problems over the last two or three years. MRI revealed two tears. Thre is numbness running down from my shoulder to my...

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Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction with my Insurance

I am currently 24 years old 111-114lbs and wear a D cup or DD if the brand runs small. I try to exercise by doing something low impact such as pilates...

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Breast Reduction For JJ Cup With Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO?

I've gone through two rounds of PT, anti-inflammation medication and muscle relaxers. My pcp bought up the idea of a breast reduction; however, I...

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I'm 17 and I Want a Breast Reduction.

I am a small person, I am about 5'1 and I feel that my breasts are extremely out of proportion to my body, and it makes me uncomfortable and upset...

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Am I a Candidate for Having Insurance Cover my Breast Reduction?

50 years old, 5'8" and 210lbs. Currently I am a 42DD. Last year I weighed 240, even with wight loss breast size has not decreased. I've...

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Breast Reduction Went Wrong: Will Insurance Cover a Revision?

I tried to have a breast reduction 14 years ago but the doctor did one side and let a resident do the other. It was a disaster and after two more...

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Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Reduction? (38D, 127lbs, 5'0)

I'm 18 years old. Currently, I wear a 38D bra. I'm 5ft and weight 127lbs due to gaining muscle at the gym. If I look in the mirror, I find...

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Can I Get Mammaplasty for Years of Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain?

I am a 63 year old woman 5 ft. 10 in and wear a 44i bra.

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