Bay Area Breast Reduction doctors
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Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
450 Sutter Street Suite 2433, San Francisco |
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58 answers |
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Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
2999 Regent St Ste 401, Berkeley |
24 answers | |
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George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
1515 El Camino Real Suite C, Palo Alto |
18 answers | |
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Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon
2581 Samaritan Drive Suite 102, San Jose |
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17 answers |
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Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
4000 Dublin Blvd Suite 300, Dublin |
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16 answers |
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Lauren Greenberg, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
750 Welch Rd Suite 117, Palo Alto |
16 answers | |
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Joseph N. Togba, MD
Oakland Plastic Surgeon
3300 Webster St Ste 1109, Oakland |
4 answers | |
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Larry Fan, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
77 Van Ness Avenue Suite 302, San Francisco |
2 answers | |
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Kenneth Bermudez, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
525 Spruce St Suite 2, San Francisco |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
My insurance denied my breast reduction because my surgeon did not submit a specific number of grams to be removed. After examining me, she said she could remove the amt they suggested. They submitted an appeal, but my surgery date is fast approaching. I called my insurance co. and they tell me that all the criteria was previously met except the amt of tissue and because of that it is still in appeal. Is it safe to assume that the procedure will be covered if she removes the recommended amt?
I would recommend that you not have your surgery unless you get the approval, once the surgery is done it is much harder and you may end up having to pay out of pocket. If you have your insurance through employment, see if your HR department can help you expedite the process so you can keep your surgery date. Also, you should call them everyday, get the name of a contact person you can speak to each time who may help you! Good luck.
little about me I'm 5ft 7in 175lbs mother of 2. I have always had large breasts making sports horse ridding everything even cook standing painful to neck and upper back frequent migraines too. Well after 2 kids I'm now at a h-j cup size and can't find a 36 h or j bra and I'm so frustrated. I'm working on getting down to a ideal weight for me 150 then considering reduction. How can I get insurance to pay or help pay for this surgery? Also will they do a lift when they reduce or is the separate?
It sounds like you would be a great candidate for breast reduction surgery, however it depends on what insurance policy you have. You should contact your insurance company to find out what their guidelines are for coverage as they can vary. Most insurance companies require a minimum of 500 grams from each breast be removed, but many also want documented steps that you have taken to help your condition, such as:
- good support bras
- physical therapy
- analgesics
- weight loss
So the fact that you are planning to lose weight first is very good, you should be under a doctors care and be sure to have the doctor document all that you are trying to do. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will know how to help you get pre approval for your surgery. Good luck!
Am I a good candidate for breast reduction surgery? Would insurance be likely to cover it?
It appears that you would be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. Your best course of action would be to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in breast reduction surgery. Your surgeon will know how to approach your insurance to help you get coverage. Different insurance companies have different criteria. Most require that you will need a minimum of 500 grams of breast tissue removed from each breast. Then the insurance company will want documented proof of what you have tried so far, such as physical therapy, good support bras, etc. If you get turned down the first time, request an appeal, I have had several patients win on appeal. Good luck!
