I'm wondering what other doctors feel about my body. My insurance declined me the first time and said I needed to lose weight. I'm 5'4 and I measure a 38D . I have a bone spur in my neck and pinched nerves in my shoulders. Please help
Answer: 5'4", 38D. Should I get a breast reduction? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on the photograph, I think you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation for the appropriately selected patient, tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Reducing/raising your breasts on your chest wall will likely help alleviate neck/back/shoulder discomfort, although it may not necessarily improve discomfort caused by an anatomic problems such as the “spur”. Of course, whether or not you choose to proceed with breast reduction surgery will be, a very personal decisions, best made after you have considered the pros/cons associated with the breast surgery carefully. You may find the attached link, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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Answer: 5'4", 38D. Should I get a breast reduction? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on the photograph, I think you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This operation for the appropriately selected patient, tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Reducing/raising your breasts on your chest wall will likely help alleviate neck/back/shoulder discomfort, although it may not necessarily improve discomfort caused by an anatomic problems such as the “spur”. Of course, whether or not you choose to proceed with breast reduction surgery will be, a very personal decisions, best made after you have considered the pros/cons associated with the breast surgery carefully. You may find the attached link, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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Answer: Ultimate Breast Reduction(TM) Breast reductions are covered by insurance
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March 12, 2014
Answer: Insurance Declined Breast Reduction. Told to Lose Weight. Insurance companies should pay for breast reduction based on symptoms of breast heaviness, breast pain, shoulder and neck pain, bra strap grooving. There is no arbitrary amount of breast tissue to be removed to achieve these results, and some women may not lose a lot of weight in their breasts if they are mostly glandular with less fat. The picture shown would be an indication for a breast reduction if you felt symptoms mentioned above or if you just wanted smaller breasts. However, getting insurance to pay is difficult because they sometimes make you jump through hoops to postpone or avoiding paying for the surgery. In my practice, I write a letter with photos to the insurance company, indicating the medical reasons why the procedure is indicated. It can be helpful if you have some documentation from your regular doctor that you have been complaining about symptoms for some time, and that you did try to lose weight or lost weight with no improvement with you symptoms.Some insurance companies will then authorize the procedure, but some simply will not, and it seems arbitrary, based on current ASPS guidelines for breast reduction. Google asps breast reduction insurance coverageand you will find a PDF position paper on this issue as well as sample appeal letters.
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March 12, 2014
Answer: Insurance Declined Breast Reduction. Told to Lose Weight. Insurance companies should pay for breast reduction based on symptoms of breast heaviness, breast pain, shoulder and neck pain, bra strap grooving. There is no arbitrary amount of breast tissue to be removed to achieve these results, and some women may not lose a lot of weight in their breasts if they are mostly glandular with less fat. The picture shown would be an indication for a breast reduction if you felt symptoms mentioned above or if you just wanted smaller breasts. However, getting insurance to pay is difficult because they sometimes make you jump through hoops to postpone or avoiding paying for the surgery. In my practice, I write a letter with photos to the insurance company, indicating the medical reasons why the procedure is indicated. It can be helpful if you have some documentation from your regular doctor that you have been complaining about symptoms for some time, and that you did try to lose weight or lost weight with no improvement with you symptoms.Some insurance companies will then authorize the procedure, but some simply will not, and it seems arbitrary, based on current ASPS guidelines for breast reduction. Google asps breast reduction insurance coverageand you will find a PDF position paper on this issue as well as sample appeal letters.
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March 10, 2014
Answer: Breast Reduction for 5'4" 38D woman with Neck Pain Lower neck and upper back pain are often relieved by Breast Reduction for appropriately selected women. Pain that develops along with the breast is also more likely to resolve with Breast Reduction surgery. Weight loss and physical therapy are often requested by insurance, and are rarely helpful for the women I have treated. In terms of the distribution of weight, your breasts appear out of proportion to your frame. Before have surgery, weigh the risks and the benefits. It is a decision that only you can make.
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March 10, 2014
Answer: Breast Reduction for 5'4" 38D woman with Neck Pain Lower neck and upper back pain are often relieved by Breast Reduction for appropriately selected women. Pain that develops along with the breast is also more likely to resolve with Breast Reduction surgery. Weight loss and physical therapy are often requested by insurance, and are rarely helpful for the women I have treated. In terms of the distribution of weight, your breasts appear out of proportion to your frame. Before have surgery, weigh the risks and the benefits. It is a decision that only you can make.
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March 11, 2014
Answer: Will a breast reduction help? YES! A breast reduction will definitely help you if you have symptoms. You look very thin but with pendulous breasts. A lift, small reduction will be very helpful in reducing or eliminating pain. Insurance may not pay, its politics and I can't help there, but surgery could change your life.
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March 11, 2014
Answer: Will a breast reduction help? YES! A breast reduction will definitely help you if you have symptoms. You look very thin but with pendulous breasts. A lift, small reduction will be very helpful in reducing or eliminating pain. Insurance may not pay, its politics and I can't help there, but surgery could change your life.
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