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Do Doctors Accept Medicaid for Breast Reductions?

asked 7 months ago by umgroup.lauren in Citrus County, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I am 16 almost 17. Has had my menstraul for 7 years and has not grown since 15. I am 5'3, weigh 198, and has a size 38 DDDD. I cant participate in physical activities. I have stretch marks, indents on my shoulders from the weight, skin irritation, back neck shoulder and breast pain. I have Medicaid and am trying to find a doctor that covers it. I am in serious amounts of pain and needs the help. And I am most positive I am done growing. And I dont want my pain to become worse/

4 answers to Do Doctors Accept Medicaid for Breast Reductions?

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Juvenile Breasts Hypertrophy

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. 
I would suggest you do your homework and understand the potential risk and complications associated with breast reduction surgery, including abnormal scarring. You also understand that further... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Medicaid for breast reduction

Few plastic surgeons accept Medicaid. Additionally, the few Medicaid programs that will pay for breast reduction will not authorize surgery on a patient under age 18. So, I would suggest seeking out a teaching program and inquiring whether you could have the surgery performed by a resident in training as a plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Medicaid and breast reductions

Unfortunately, Medicaid reimbursement to the surgeon really doesn't even cover the cost of doing the surgery anymore so most times, a University plastic surgery training residency program is the place to go for a reduction because they will generally take Medicaid. Good luck!
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Medicaid for Breast Reduction

It will probably be almost impossible to find a surgeon that will accept Medicaid as their reimbursement amount is very low. You might try to find a University with a medical school and teaching program, it might not be at no cost but should be at a greatly reduced fee. Good luck! see video
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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