How can I get a breast reduction done for medical/health purposes without insurance?

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I've had a pecus excavatum surgery done when I was 16.im 32 years old now Im 5'0 height i weigh 135 i am a 34 DDD have shoulder pain, back paid, pain in my ribs, and neck pain from having to wear several sports bras. I wear a size 5 in kids shoes, and i have small frame. Also i have a history of breast cancer in my family. I have no insurance, and no income. How can i get it done for medical/health purposes?

David Kahng, MD · Answer

hi,
based on your description, you are a candidate for a breast reduction.  as for payment, if you do not have insurance, you will have to pay using your own funds like any other elective cosmetic/reconstructive procedure.  hope this helps.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Breast reduction is nearly always done for health reasons. that is totally different from the question of paying the surgeon's fee. If a patient has insurance, the company covers the cost. If a patient does not have insurance they cover the cost, that does not change the fact that the surgery is done for your health as opposed to cosmetic surgery. You might be able to have a reduced expense by going through a residents clinic at a medical school that trains Plastic Surgery residents.

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