Reconstruction for a double lumpectomy/no cancer, not covered by insurance?

November 9, 2013
Asked By:Misguided

Had a double lumpectomy 10 days ago. The 2 golf ball sized tumors turned out to be non cancerous. My once DD breasts now have 2 huge dents and little to no firmness.I had stitches removed today & asked about reconstruction. She NOW tells me it may not be covered by insurance & that I need to wait until my 3 month scan. Why wait if there was no cancer? And will I have trouble getting this covered? If it would help the claim I would even be fine reducing my size to a C cup to regain firmness/lift.

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November 11, 2013

Answer: Reconstruction may not be covered if there wasn't cancer

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