Am I a Candidate for a Breast Reduction? Tricare Insurance Coverage?

I'm a 38L and weigh 230 pounds. I have lost 50 pounds since having my child a few years ago, and my breasts are the same size. I have been to the neurologist for numbness in my arms/hands. I've had several MRIs and EMGs done. Ive taken anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and migraine meds. I have shoulder indentations, neck and back pain, pain with everyday activities and exercising, and difficulty breathing while lying down. I've been referred by PCM to plastic surgeon through Tricare.

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l cup Tricare indentation 230-249 lbs back pain candidate

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Candidate for Breast Reduction?

Insurance companies have different ways of determining who is suitable for breast reduction. You would probably benefit from breast reduction but getting approval from insurance may be difficult given your current weight of 230 lbs.

Breast reduction and Insurance Coverage?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery at some point. This operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. It is likely that you will benefit from additional weight loss prior to undergoing breast reduction surgery ( or any other type of body contouring procedure). Achieving a long-term stable weight will increase the safety of the procedure performed and... more