Wearing 2 or 3 Bras at One Time: Is Surgery Optional or Mandatory?

asked 1 year ago by Nashville712
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, 4 ft 11 in and under, back pain, bra, insurance

I'm 34 and 4'11" I'm now starting to have back problems and I work out with difficulty I sometimes wear 2-3 bras at a time. is surgry manditory. what should i look 4 in isurance. I'm on a budget

7 answers to Wearing 2 or 3 Bras at One Time: Is Surgery Optional or Mandatory?

Breast Reduction

If you have back pain, shoulder grooving, large breasts for your height and weight, have tried conservative therapies (wide strapped bras, over-the-counter medication, etc) and have had no relief, you may be a candidate for a breast reduction. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if this is a benefit covered under your specific plan. The next step would be to have a consultation appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon. Upon examination, your surgeon... more

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most patient pleasing operations were performed. The procedure, however is never “mandatory”. The best way to obtain insurance coverage for breast reduction surgery obtaining documentation of your symptoms from as many healthcare practitioners as possible. For example your primary care doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - Wearing 2 or 3 Bras at One Time: Is Surgery Optional or Mandatory?

Hi Nashville712, Mandatory? Probably not. Beneficial - Very Well Might Be. You're wearing 2-3 bras so I'll assume that you have large breasts for your frame - but that is, in fact, the first issue: how large are your breasts? If you have primarily sagging (nothing personal) then you may benefit from the surgery but you're unlikely to get insurance coverage for it. If you're large enough, then you may be able to get insurance coverage... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Wearing 2 or 3 Bras at One Time: Is Surgery Optional ?

A few definitions: ELECTIVE Surgery = the opposite of EMERGENCY surgery; surgery in which the surgeons chooses WHEN to operate because life and function are not threatened. Elective surgery can be Functional (repairing or restoring function = most insurance based surgery) OR Cosmetic - surgery intended to only improve appearance. From your description, your breasts may be large enough in which they MAY impact your function and MAY be covered by your insurance policy. This does not mean... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction insurance coverage.

Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction as a covered benefit

Mandatory is not a word used by the insurance industry when it comes to breast reduction and what you should look for in an insurance plan is breast reduction as a covered benefit. Many now refuse coverage, or exclude coverage no matter what kind of complaints you have, or how much breast reduction will improve your life. Even if breast reduction might be covered, there may be a long list of excluding factors which would deny benefits, such as the ability to wear several bras to reduce... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Back pain may be a reason to consider breast reduction

If you are experiencing back pain and have large breasts you may be a candidate for breast reduction which could be covered by your health insurance. I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon to review your options and determine if you have enough breast tissue to be eligible for this procedure under insurance. The results are fairly dramatic and your neck/back pain could go away immediately with this surgery. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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