Im 5'3'' 136lbs, 34DD. Just Wondering if Alberta Health Will Cover This?

I went to my family doctor and he passed on a referral.Just waiting to hear back for a consultation date. Do I have a chance of getting my breast reduction covered? i do suffer from back pain, have grooves in my shoulders, constant headaches and they are saggy. Are my breasts "too small" to be covered?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by kelsi_wudrich

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Breast reduction

It is impossible to tell without photos whether you are a good candidate and if insurance will cover it. Howver, the fact that you had been referred to a plastic surgeon is a good start. I'm sure the plastic surgeon you are will see deals with the Canadian health system and will be able to tell you better than a US surgeon can. Good luck!

Breast reduction

Thank you for the question. Breast reduction is indicated in patients with symptoms similar to the ones you described and having breast hypertrophy. The decision is usually made after taking complete history and doing physical exam. Without examination, it would be difficult to give you an answer.

Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, you will have to wait until your consultation for a good idea of whether your breast reduction procedure may be covered by health insurance. Online consultants, without the benefit of examination or pictures will not be able to guide you. Generally speaking, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery involves some “hoops”... more