Will Having Scoliosis Make Me a Better Candidate for Insurance Helping with Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. 

The history of scoliosis may or may not help you in your efforts to obtain insurance company authorization for the breast reduction surgery.  If, for example, your spine doctor  can write a letter stating  that the breast reduction surgery may be helpful in alleviating some of your symptoms  this may be helpful.

Unfortunately,  insurance companies are making patients jump through  more and more “hoops”  before they authorize breast reduction surgery. The more documentation you have (for example, from your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor etc.) the better.  

Documentation and letter/pictures from your plastic surgeon as well will help you obtain authorization. Make sure you're  working with a well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.
 

You have to check with your insurance company regarding coverage for the procedure. Often back issues documented that have not improved with conservative measurres may be an indication to approve the surgery if your breasts are very large.