Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat's an Estimated Price for a Breast Reduction?
I have VERY large breasts (36K). I had Medicaid, but it was recently cancelled. I was planning on having a reduction due to back pains, breathing problems due to breasts, bras that cut into my skin, and the price of those bras. If I were to just save up the money over time, what would be an estimated price of the overall surgery?
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Kelz
in Durham, NC
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Cost for Breast Reduction Surgery
Thank you for your question.
Every practice is different in how they charge. Fees vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, where the procedure is performed (in an office setting or outpatient surgery center), who administers the anesthesia (MD vs. nurse), and exactly what is performed.
There are so many variables so it really is in your best interest to have a consultation with a board certified plastics surgeon to discuss your options.
A range can be...
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Breast Reduction - What's an Estimated Price for a Breast Reduction?
Hi Kelz,
Costs vary tremendously - your best bet will be to go see a few surgeons in person, and find out what the prices would be from them. In New York, the cost is often in the range of $9000 - $15,000.
However, breast reduction may be covered by insurance depending on many factors, including how large your breasts and what your symptoms related to them are. Your overall height and weight usually figure into this equation too (ie, seeing if the procedure will be...
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Breast reduction coverage
Breast reduction is usually covered by insurance when the surgery is performed as part of a medically mandated procedure to treat neck, back, or shoulder pain or other problems related to the spine, which sounds like your situation. Recently, managed care has adopted stricter standards for coverage, so just make sure these problems are thoroughly documented in writing by your primary care physician and plastic surgeon. They may also have to submit photographs. Even then, you may be required...
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What's an Estimated Price for a Breast Reduction?
Self pay fees range from $8000 to $12,000 in south USA. Best to see 3 boarded PS in your area. Or seek plastic residency training program , like at DUKE or UNC.
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Breast Reduction Cost
I agree that the cost if a breast reduction will vary widely and will likely be less in North Carolina than in New York, Chicago, LA, etc. If you have no insurance, you might want to check on the possibility of having your surgery performed by residents at either UNC or Duke, both of which are outstanding training programs.
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Breast reduction costs
The cost of breast reduction surgery will vary around the country. FInd a good surgeon and then see what the fees would be in your community.
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Breast reduction insurance coverage.
Sounds like #10 below is your best option.
80% of breast reduction questions on RealSelf are about insurance coverage. Here are some helpful points.
1) Insurance companies try very hard not to pay for breast reduction, even though they should. Even small breast reductions relieve many symptoms such as back pain and shoulder pain, and even some types of headaches.
2) Very big reductions (like from an F cup to a C cup) will usually be covered.
3) Many policies...
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Breast Reduction Cost
Prices for breast reduction do vary significantly from region to region and even from surgeon to surgeon. As previously mentioned, your best bet is to seek various consultations to get a ballpark figure. Also, keep in mind that many surgeon's offices may be able to give you financing information (either through the office or through a third party credit company) as well. The lowest cost (and longest waiting time) solution would be to seek insurance whenever you can- and make sure the...
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Breast Reduction
Prices vary among georgaphical regions and also depend on severity
and this website as well give you a good estimate -find a board certified plastic surgeon and then decide -just remember ther's more to this than price
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Cost of Breast Reduction
Prices vary tremendously from patient to patient and region to region. The cost also depends on the complexity of the surgery and length of the operation. I could give you a range but you could probably get that from this website as well. The best advise I can give you is to seek a consultation with several plastic surgeons. I am sure they would be happy to give you exact costs for the surgery.
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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