Follow-up: Does insurance cover tuberous breast since it is abnormal?

No.I also believe it is disingenuous to ask you to talk to various breast surgeons as if the "right" questions, letters to insurance, or the "right surgeon" might be able to achieve coverage for tuberous breasts. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN!I have been a reviewer for Blue Cross/Blue Shield as well as for Medicare, and have never approved breast surgery for tuberous breasts. Somewhere, I suspect this might have occurred, but I suspect it would only be approved if there was incorrect information supplied or unethical practices carried out.Sorry, but this surgery is elective and self-pay, so you owe it to yourself to find the best surgeon, not one who implies that coverage might be possible (It won't.) Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

The only way to be sure about what will or will not be covered by insurance is to make a formal inquiry. Your board certified plastic surgeon should be able to guide you both in developing a treatment plan as well as discussing the financial options available to you.Anecdotally speaking, in my experience, I am not aware of correction of tuberous breast deformity for reasons of cosmesis being covered by insurance. Insurance typically covers reconstruction or procedures performed out of medical necessity.As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.