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Need a Breast Reduction. I Weight 160 About 5'3 and Wear 36H. Can I Get Help?

I am 30 years old and had big breast all my life. My back hurts all the time but i just keep moving.I have Medicaid as insurance. Im not sure if they help with breast reduction. How do i qualify for a reduction? I weight about 160 about 5'3 tall and wear 38H in a bra. Can you help me please ?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Eva Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Medicaid Breast Reduction

An 800 gram reduction will take you down to about a size D. Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs or your desired size but you may qualify. However, finding a plastic surgeon willing to do it at Medicaid's reimbursement rate may be difficult. You may need to find a teaching program that will accommodate you. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Breast Reduction and Medicaid Coverage?

Thank you for the question. 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 Medicaid. Many... more

H cup breast reduction

WIth an H cup and your height and weight you will probably quality for breast reduction surgery based on gigantomastia. You will need to be referred to a Medicaid participating plastic surgeon; if none of the doctors in your area accept Medicaid, then one of the academic programs likely will do so.

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Breast Reduction Qualifications

Patient with symptomatic breast hypertrophy who wish to have insurance cover surgery need documentation and treatment of symptoms by their primary care provider. With some insurance, evaluation and treatment may also need to come from Physical Therapy or even a Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist). After "failed" treatment, the patients are referred to a Plastic Surgeon, who then requests authorization from the insurance company to proceed with surgery. If breast... more

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You need to see your primary doctor and let them know what you are going through and if they believe you’re your symptoms are good enough to qualify you for a reduction your insurance can pay for it. Or you can see a PS to have it done and you would pay out of pocket for the surgery.

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