Despite what you may consider severe asymmetry, many insurances no longer cover these procedures.
In the past, insurance companies would pay for reconstructive surgery, and this included congenital deformities or severe asymmetry such as yours.
However, recently they have changed their definition to functional surgery. This is interpreted as meaning that only surgery that improves your function will be covered. In your case, this is not functional surgery and would likely NOT be a covered benefit.
If however, you have a MSA or some other form medical compensation, you may have options available for coverage. If you work for a large corporation, you may want to seek the assistance of your human resource department.
In my own practice, I have been disappointed with coverage for these procedures. I can recall an 18 year old girl whose high school counselor, therapist, and pediatrician wrote supportive letters to the insurance carrier who denied their request for coverage.
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