Tuberous enough for medicare rebate Australia?

Hi,Medicare does offer rebates for medical conditions, and tuberous breast falls under congenital breast disease and so is rebateable.The decison lies with a panel of experts at Medicare so is out of your surgeons hands, but we can offer an educated opinion.I do think you would qualify as mild/moderate tuberous breast deformity and the implications of that regards rebates will be up to Medicare and any Health Fund you have.I hope that helpsJeremy Hunt

It sounds as though the question is asking for the situation in Australia which I have no knowledge of. Medicare in the United States would not cover cosmetic breast surgery.

The criteria for having tuberous breasts operated on and covered by medicare or insurance has recently changed in Australia.  I would recommend a consultation with an experienced & Specialist Plastic Surgeon who would be able to recommend the best treatment tailored for you.  All the best

The answer is your surgeon must apply to Medicare with your photographs and clinical details, and an answer will be received as the whether or not you qualify.My feeling is yes you will, but only Medicare can decide. If you do qualify a rebate will be obtainable for surgery, and much of your hospital costs will be covered if you have the appropriate private health insurance.You used the term "cosmetic surgeon" in your question.  Cosmetic surgery is not a specialty in Australia. You must be sure to see a Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Ask the question.I hope this helps

Thank you for the question and pictures.Yes, I think your breast photos do demonstrate some of the characteristics seen with tuberous (constricted) breasts. For example, the distance from the areola to inframammary folds seems to be tight and relatively short. Your inframammary folds seem to be widely spaced from the midline of your chest. The areola do demonstrate some features associated with tubular breast such as an increased width and “puffiness”.
You will benefit from an in-person consultation with additional well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. These consultations will allow for accurate advice that is best provided after a thorough history, physical domination, and detailed discussion of your goals. There are a lot of factors to consider when making recommendations; for example your life circumstances ( planned pregnancies, psychosocial situation…) and tolerance for scars are factors that should be taken into consideration by you and your plastic surgeon. These consultants will also be able to provide you with more accurate information regarding Medicare in Australia…
I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to surgery for constricted/tuberous breasts) helps.  Best wishes.

You would do well to find a different surgeon.. Surgery for tuberous breasts is challenging, but most plastic surgeons should have the skill set to help you. A surgeon who discusses this problem on the practice website would be a good bet for a consultation. As to the specifics of insurance coverage in Australia, a surgeon there might be able to advise.  In the USA this would almost certainly be considered cosmetic and would not be covered. All the best. 

You appear to be a good candidate for breast augmentation, although the surgery will involve a more complex approach to address the tuberous appearance as well.  Nonetheless, in your case good results are a high possibility--just make sure that you only deal with a highly qualified, board certified plastic surgeon.In the US, breast augmentation is generally considered as a cosmetic procedure, thus insurance issuers do not cover its cost.