I have always had large breasts, ever since age 14. I have recently realized they are probably what caused my poor posture,I am unable to sit/stand up straight for long periods of time with out slouching or having back pain. I have also been having lots of shoulder and upper back pain. My insurance uses the Schnur Sliding Scale, do you think I would be covered?
Answer: Breast reduction It sounds like you would be able to get your surgery covered by insurance because of the pain you're feeling. Consult with a board certified PS who will examine you and make sure breast reduction is right for you. They will then help you get insurance approval.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast reduction It sounds like you would be able to get your surgery covered by insurance because of the pain you're feeling. Consult with a board certified PS who will examine you and make sure breast reduction is right for you. They will then help you get insurance approval.
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Answer: 5'2", 140lbs, 36DD - Am I a candidate for breast reduction? Hello! Thank you for your question. It is a safe procedure, in which your plastic surgeon will reduce the amount of breast tissue, reshape your breasts, raise the nipple-areolar complex to its appropriate position (possibly making the size smaller, if needed), and ultimately ameliorate the possible complaints that you do have for the reason that you are having this procedure (e.g., neck/back pain, migraines, rashes/infections, shoulder grooving, etc).It would be in your best interest to have a mammogram prior to the procedure for screening prior to this procedure, as the architecture imaging of your breast will slightly change afterwards. Well known data exists that having a breast reduction will in fact lower your chance for developing breast cancer, simply because the amount of tissue will be less.Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will discuss the procedure with you, examine, and assist you in determining if this is the right procedure for you. Voice your complaints - your insurance will likely require a detailed description of your history and complaints as well as photo and an estimate of how much tissue will be removed. You should give a description of the therapies that you have done to ameliorate your complaints thus far. Any other notes from other physicians is helpful. It would also behoove you to discuss your issues yourself with your insurance carrier. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: 5'2", 140lbs, 36DD - Am I a candidate for breast reduction? Hello! Thank you for your question. It is a safe procedure, in which your plastic surgeon will reduce the amount of breast tissue, reshape your breasts, raise the nipple-areolar complex to its appropriate position (possibly making the size smaller, if needed), and ultimately ameliorate the possible complaints that you do have for the reason that you are having this procedure (e.g., neck/back pain, migraines, rashes/infections, shoulder grooving, etc).It would be in your best interest to have a mammogram prior to the procedure for screening prior to this procedure, as the architecture imaging of your breast will slightly change afterwards. Well known data exists that having a breast reduction will in fact lower your chance for developing breast cancer, simply because the amount of tissue will be less.Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will discuss the procedure with you, examine, and assist you in determining if this is the right procedure for you. Voice your complaints - your insurance will likely require a detailed description of your history and complaints as well as photo and an estimate of how much tissue will be removed. You should give a description of the therapies that you have done to ameliorate your complaints thus far. Any other notes from other physicians is helpful. It would also behoove you to discuss your issues yourself with your insurance carrier. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
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Answer: Insurance coverage Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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Answer: Insurance coverage Every insurance plan has their own unique criteria on whether they will cover a breast reduction. More and more, we are seeing plans where a breast reduction is not a covered benefit. If it is a covered benefit, some insurance plans set a minimum required amount of tissue to be remove in order to met their threshold for coverage. Some set the amount in relation to your BMI (height and weight). Others require extensive medical records documenting neck pain, back pain, and history of rashes. The other alternative is to opt for a breast reduction as a self-pay option. Start by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX
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