I Have Medicaid and Need Breast Reduction? (photo)

If you are desiring to have your procedure covered by Medicaid, you will need to do the homework and find out who are the providers in your community. If you have any training programs/residency programs in your area, you may also check with them as they usually accept Medicaid patients. Minimum weights usually have to be removed and you can find this out during your consultation. Regardless, it is advisable to lose weight if you are able to do so with simple changes in... more

Thank you for the question and pictures. 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 performed. If you are not at a long-term stable weight, it will be in your best interest to reach this weight prior to undergoing breast reduction surgery. Unfortunately, it may be very difficult to find the highest quality of care if you are seeking to have the operation covered through... more

I doubt there are many plastic surgeons in private practice that accept Medicaid in your area. You might also try a residency clinic at one of the local medical schools. It's a difficult situation that you're dealing with but I'm sure that you will be able to find a doctor