I am 19yo with a 38DDD breast size. I'm also 5’1 and weigh 170-180. Growing up I developed serious back pain and I was also bullied through middle school for having big breasts at a young age causing me to have chronic depression and a really low self esteem. Would I need to lose weight in order to get a breast reduction? Would insurance cover part or the whole procedure?
Answer: Breast reduction It depends on the insurance plan you have. Most plans require documentation of neck, back or shoulder pain that has failed conservative measures (physical therapy). Having a history of recurrent rashes that require treatment helps as well. Breast size does not reliably change with weight loss (especially in your age group) so planning to lose weight is not typically required. Especially for women whose breast size interferes with exercise and makes weight loss difficult.
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Answer: Breast reduction It depends on the insurance plan you have. Most plans require documentation of neck, back or shoulder pain that has failed conservative measures (physical therapy). Having a history of recurrent rashes that require treatment helps as well. Breast size does not reliably change with weight loss (especially in your age group) so planning to lose weight is not typically required. Especially for women whose breast size interferes with exercise and makes weight loss difficult.
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Answer: Surgery The more overweight you are, the more tissue is required to be removed in order for insurance to cover the procedure. It is always best to be close to your ideal weight for health reasons. Go ahead and lose weight. At 5'1", you should weight 100-110 pounds, but even 120 would be good. You may find you have little or no change in your breast size which will improve your chances of insurance covering the procedure.
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Answer: Surgery The more overweight you are, the more tissue is required to be removed in order for insurance to cover the procedure. It is always best to be close to your ideal weight for health reasons. Go ahead and lose weight. At 5'1", you should weight 100-110 pounds, but even 120 would be good. You may find you have little or no change in your breast size which will improve your chances of insurance covering the procedure.
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December 27, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction When considering breast reduction it is best to be at a healthy weight, but sometimes that is not always possible. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your interest in the procedure. You can contact your insurance carrier to see if breast reduction is a covered benefit and what criteria are needed for coverage as it varies carrier to carrier.
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December 27, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction When considering breast reduction it is best to be at a healthy weight, but sometimes that is not always possible. I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your interest in the procedure. You can contact your insurance carrier to see if breast reduction is a covered benefit and what criteria are needed for coverage as it varies carrier to carrier.
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Do I need to lose weight for a breast reduction and get it covered by insurance? Hi,
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December 28, 2022
Answer: Do I need to lose weight for a breast reduction and get it covered by insurance? Hi,
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December 20, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol when it comes to surgery and BMI. Insurances are all different and require different guidelines. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you, discuss your options, gather the insurance information and make a plan. Best of luck to you.
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December 20, 2022
Answer: Breast reduction Thank you for your question. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol when it comes to surgery and BMI. Insurances are all different and require different guidelines. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you, discuss your options, gather the insurance information and make a plan. Best of luck to you.
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