What Can I Do to Get a Breast Reduction?

Im 19 years old 160 pounds and 5'3" im a 36D and my back hurts alot and shoulders, i'm always slouching bc of it! I have MA ( blue plus) from the state dont know if it will cover a breast reduction. Will they take payments? Do i have to have money down? i just had a baby so i dont have much money.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Leeleeash in detroit lakes, MN

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Breast Reduction and Insurance Coverage?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory... more

Breast reduction and insurance and costs

We get our patients pre-authorized for a breast reduction surgery. It sounds like you have enough breast tissue to remove to get qualified. If not, and you still wish to have a reduction, our cost with our temporary recession price reduction is about $6000 plus the anesthesologist and surgery center. We also offer financing options.

Will insurance cover your breast reduction

I would identify and locate a physician that participates with this plan and then schedule a consultation. The physician can then prepare a predetermination of benefits letter to ascertain your level of coverage.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction and insurance

In surance coverage for breast reductions will vary from state to state. You should call your insurance company to find out their policy.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Insurance coverage for breast reduction.

Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction Answer 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 C... more